Mission/McAllen/Edinburg (MFE) to Austin (AUS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Mission/McAllen/Edinburg (MFE) to Austin (AUS) effectively runs on two schedules. In March 2026, 94% of arrivals were on time; in May 2025 that fell to 66% — a 29-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 84% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (91% vs 78%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Flights/day
- 2.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 28m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 279 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MFE to AUS
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (78%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 88% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 86% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 17 min |
| Friday | 81% | 18 min |
| Saturdaybest | 88% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 85% | 12 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Airline operations74%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather16%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MFE to AUS delayed?
- 16% of MFE–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 15 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MFE to AUS?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (78%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MFE to AUS?
- The scheduled MFE–AUS flight time averages 1h 28m over 279 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are MFE to AUS flights cancelled?
- 0.6% 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 MFE to AUS?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was March 2026 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,124 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.