Best Time to Fly AUS to ECP: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Austin - Bergstrom International → Northwest Florida Beaches International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
623 flights were scheduled from Austin (AUS) to Panama City (ECP) in the last 12 months, and 74.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.2 points below the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 77.2%, while Southwest Airlines trailed at 71.6%.
September has been the best month (86% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (65%).
0.0% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
AUS to ECP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 77.2% | 66 min | 0.0% | 305 |
| Southwest Airlines | 71.6% | 45 min | 0.0% | 311 |
| Delta Air Lines | Limited data | 7 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly AUS to ECP
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 943 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 16 | |
| 9am–10am | 78.6% | 0.0% | 56 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 22 | |
| 11am–12pm | 87.2% | 0.0% | 47 |
| 12pm–1pm | 76.2% | 0.0% | 372 |
| 1pm–2pm | 77.3% | 0.0% | 44 |
| 2pm–3pm | 72.9% | 0.5% | 215 |
| 3pm–4pm | 68.2% | 0.0% | 149 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 22 | |
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 ECP
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) | Limited data | 13 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 76.7% | +0.2 pts | 0.0% | 30 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 69.9% | -6.6 pts | 0.0% | 238 |
| All other days | 76.5% | — | 0.1% | 662 |
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).