Best Time to Fly AUS to DAL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Austin - Bergstrom International → Dallas Love Field
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,336 flights were scheduled from Austin (AUS) to Dallas (DAL) in the last 12 months, and 77.5% of those that flew arrived on time, in line with the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
January has been the best month (89% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (71%).
1.6% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
AUS to DAL on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 77.5% | 58 min | 1.6% | 2,336 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly AUS to DAL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,747 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 92.1% | 1.5% | 269 |
| 6am–7am | 96.8% | 0.6% | 318 |
| 7am–8am | 97.4% | 2.6% | 117 |
| 8am–9am | 92.8% | 3.6% | 359 |
| 9am–10am | 92.7% | 2.3% | 266 |
| 10am–11am | 96.3% | 0.7% | 137 |
| 11am–12pm | 86.8% | 2.3% | 304 |
| 12pm–1pm | 86.6% | 1.5% | 273 |
| 1pm–2pm | 82.6% | 1.7% | 300 |
| 2pm–3pm | 76.0% | 0.9% | 332 |
| 3pm–4pm | 70.2% | 1.7% | 233 |
| 4pm–5pm | 67.0% | 1.9% | 363 |
| 5pm–6pm | 64.6% | 0.8% | 257 |
| 6pm–7pm | 75.8% | 1.6% | 321 |
| 7pm–8pm | 69.5% | 1.8% | 334 |
| 8pm–9pm | 64.4% | 0.3% | 290 |
| 9pm–10pm | 67.6% | 1.2% | 245 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 29 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on AUS to DAL
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 82.9% | +1.0 pts | 0.0% | 76 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 75.3% | -6.6 pts | 2.3% | 175 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 73.0% | -8.9 pts | 1.3% | 796 |
| All other days | 81.9% | — | 1.7% | 3,700 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).