Houston (HOU) to Austin (AUS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Houston (HOU) to Austin (AUS) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2025, 93% of arrivals were on time; in June 2026 that fell to 57% — a 36-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 69%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 3.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 56m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 148 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from HOU to AUS
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 16 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 11 min |
| Friday | 73% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft49%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HOU to AUS delayed?
- 23% of HOU–AUS flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 13 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from HOU to AUS?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (60%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from HOU to AUS?
- The scheduled HOU–AUS flight time averages 56m over 148 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are HOU to AUS flights cancelled?
- 0.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from HOU to AUS?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2025 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,937 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.