Santa Ana (SNA) to Austin (AUS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Santa Ana (SNA) to Austin (AUS) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 352 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 84% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.1%
- Flights/day
- 0.96
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 51m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,209 mi
Best airline from SNA to AUS
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 85% | 9 min | 0.0% | 717 |
| American Airlines | 81% | 18 min | 0.7% | 137 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SNA to AUS
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (71%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 8 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 13 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 92% | 4 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 11 min |
| Friday | 80% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 91% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 11 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft46%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system21%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SNA to AUS delayed?
- 16% of SNA–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 10 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SNA to AUS?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 717 flights. 2 airlines flew SNA–AUS frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SNA to AUS?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (71%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SNA to AUS?
- The scheduled SNA–AUS flight time averages 2h 51m over 1,209 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are SNA to AUS flights cancelled?
- 0.1% 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 SNA to AUS?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was June 2025 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 39-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 867 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.