Best Time to Fly JAX to AUS: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Jacksonville International → Austin - Bergstrom International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 77.2% of Jacksonville (JAX) to Austin (AUS) flights arrived on time (650 scheduled flights). That is in line with the national average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 81.6%, while Southwest Airlines trailed at 71.5%.
September has been the best month (93% on time) and Thursday the weakest day of the week (65%).
1.2% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
JAX to AUS 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 | 81.6% | 148 min | 1.6% | 365 |
| Southwest Airlines | 71.5% | 49 min | 0.7% | 285 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly JAX to AUS
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 736 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 11 | |
| 11am–12pm | 83.7% | 2.2% | 45 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 18 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 66.7% | 1.5% | 68 |
| 2pm–3pm | 74.8% | 1.6% | 497 |
| 3pm–4pm | 72.7% | 0.0% | 66 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 17 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 12 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on JAX to AUS
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 | 14 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 90.0% | +10.9 pts | 0.0% | 30 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 56.9% | -22.3 pts | 1.3% | 156 |
| All other days | 79.1% | — | 1.5% | 536 |
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).