Memphis (MEM) to Austin (AUS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Memphis (MEM) to Austin (AUS) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 100% of arrivals were on time; in May 2025 that fell to 72% — a 28-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 90% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 90%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 59m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 559 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MEM to AUS
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 94% | 4 min |
| Tuesday | 94% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 11 min |
| Friday | 89% | 10 min |
| Saturdaybest | 95% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 92% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Airline operations93%
- National airspace system5%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MEM to AUS delayed?
- 10% of MEM–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 12 minutes.
- How long is the flight from MEM to AUS?
- The scheduled MEM–AUS flight time averages 1h 59m over 559 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 10% of the time.
- How often are MEM to AUS flights cancelled?
- 0.9% 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 MEM to AUS?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 72% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 451 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.