Jacksonville (JAX) to Austin (AUS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Jacksonville (JAX) to Austin (AUS) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 93% of arrivals were on time; in May 2025 that fell to 42% — a 52-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 1.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 52m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 953 mi
Best airline from JAX to AUS
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 77% | 27 min | 1.8% | 451 |
| Southwest Airlines | 71% | 16 min | 0.7% | 285 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JAX to AUS
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (82% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 32 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 79% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 65% | 28 min |
| Friday | 77% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 31 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft13%
- Airline operations60%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather17%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JAX to AUS delayed?
- 26% of JAX–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 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from JAX to AUS?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 77%, based on 451 flights. 2 airlines flew JAX–AUS frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JAX to AUS?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (82% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (66%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from JAX to AUS?
- The scheduled JAX–AUS flight time averages 2h 52m over 953 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are JAX to AUS flights cancelled?
- 1.4% 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 JAX to AUS?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 42% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 52-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 736 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.