El Paso (ELP) to Austin (AUS): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
El Paso (ELP) to Austin (AUS) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2026, 97% of arrivals were on time; in June 2025 that fell to 75% — a 22-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 85% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (93% vs 68%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 9 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 2.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 32m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 528 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ELP to AUS
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (98% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 8 min |
| Tuesday | 87% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 87% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 86% | 9 min |
| Friday | 84% | 10 min |
| Saturdaybest | 88% | 8 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 12 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft66%
- Airline operations18%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ELP to AUS delayed?
- 15% of ELP–AUS flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 9 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ELP to AUS?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (98% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ELP to AUS?
- The scheduled ELP–AUS flight time averages 1h 32m over 528 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are ELP to AUS flights cancelled?
- 0.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ELP to AUS?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 75% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2026 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 22-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,018 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.