Los Angeles (LAX) to Austin (AUS): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Los Angeles (LAX) to Austin (AUS) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 94% of arrivals were on time; in June 2024 that fell to 64% — a 30-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 75%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Flights/day
- 11
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 0m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,242 mi
Best airline from LAX to AUS
6 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 88% | 9 min | 0.5% | 879 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 86% | 9 min | 0.4% | 1,006 |
| Spirit Airlines | 84% | 8 min | 0.0% | 63 |
| Delta Air Lines | 80% | 14 min | 0.8% | 2,533 |
| Southwest Airlines | 77% | 12 min | 0.3% | 2,098 |
| American Airlines | 76% | 24 min | 0.8% | 1,538 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAX to AUS
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (52%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 15 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 13 min |
| Friday | 79% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft48%
- Airline operations37%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAX to AUS delayed?
- 20% of LAX–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 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LAX to AUS?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 879 flights. 6 airlines flew LAX–AUS frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LAX to AUS?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (52%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LAX to AUS?
- The scheduled LAX–AUS flight time averages 3h 0m over 1,242 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are LAX to AUS flights cancelled?
- 0.6% 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 LAX to AUS?
- June 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 8,117 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.