Best Time to Fly AUS to JFK: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Austin - Bergstrom International → John F. Kennedy International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,191 flights were scheduled from Austin (AUS) to New York (JFK) in the last 12 months, and 80.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.2 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Delta Air Lines led with 83.3% on time and American Airlines was last with 77.2%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (84% on time) and July the worst month (68%).
The cancellation rate was 3.1% (US average 1.8%).
AUS to JFK 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 83.3% | 80 min | 2.7% | 1,278 |
| American Airlines | 77.2% | 103 min | 3.6% | 913 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly AUS to JFK
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,227 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 88.3% | 5.0% | 100 |
| 6am–7am | 87.7% | 3.3% | 303 |
| 7am–8am | 90.8% | 1.7% | 1,023 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 11 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 10 | |
| 11am–12pm | 83.7% | 3.6% | 617 |
| 12pm–1pm | 78.4% | 0.3% | 318 |
| 1pm–2pm | 89.6% | 2.0% | 49 |
| 2pm–3pm | 75.2% | 3.0% | 396 |
| 3pm–4pm | 65.5% | 1.1% | 535 |
| 4pm–5pm | 60.7% | 2.8% | 179 |
| 5pm–6pm | 73.2% | 3.9% | 102 |
| 6pm–7pm | 74.9% | 1.2% | 240 |
| 7pm–8pm | 75.9% | 1.2% | 344 |
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 JFK
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% | +0.3 pts | 0.0% | 71 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 75.7% | -6.9 pts | 2.0% | 147 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 69.9% | -12.7 pts | 4.0% | 770 |
| All other days | 82.6% | — | 1.8% | 3,239 |
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).