Best Time to Fly LAX to AUS: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Los Angeles International → Austin - Bergstrom International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 77.9% of Los Angeles (LAX) to Austin (AUS) flights arrived on time (4,077 scheduled flights). That is in line with the national average of 77.6%.
Among 5 airlines, United Airlines led with 87.8% on time and Southwest Airlines was last with 67.7%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (84% on time) and July the worst month (74%).
The cancellation rate was 0.7% (US average 1.8%).
LAX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 87.8% | 54 min | 0.2% | 429 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 84.8% | 57 min | 0.3% | 900 |
| Delta Air Lines | 80.9% | 71 min | 1.2% | 1,287 |
| American Airlines | 68.7% | 98 min | 0.7% | 417 |
| Southwest Airlines | 67.7% | 49 min | 0.5% | 1,029 |
| Spirit Airlines | Limited data | 15 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly LAX to AUS
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 8,134 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12am–1am | Limited data | 14 | |
| 5am–6am | 94.2% | 0.4% | 243 |
| 6am–7am | 91.7% | 0.4% | 706 |
| 7am–8am | 89.1% | 1.3% | 689 |
| 8am–9am | 82.1% | 0.8% | 382 |
| 9am–10am | 87.3% | 0.2% | 602 |
| 10am–11am | 83.3% | 0.5% | 980 |
| 11am–12pm | 72.0% | 0.0% | 237 |
| 12pm–1pm | 74.8% | 1.1% | 277 |
| 1pm–2pm | 77.6% | 0.9% | 216 |
| 2pm–3pm | 71.6% | 0.3% | 567 |
| 3pm–4pm | 73.1% | 0.4% | 244 |
| 4pm–5pm | 79.6% | 0.2% | 841 |
| 5pm–6pm | 83.3% | 1.5% | 267 |
| 6pm–7pm | 77.8% | 0.3% | 1,280 |
| 7pm–8pm | 69.4% | 0.6% | 482 |
| 8pm–9pm | 48.1% | 0.0% | 52 |
| 11pm–12am | 79.6% | 0.0% | 55 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on LAX 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) | 78.6% | -3.9 pts | 0.0% | 168 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 67.5% | -15.0 pts | 0.0% | 311 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 76.8% | -5.7 pts | 0.9% | 1,418 |
| All other days | 82.5% | — | 0.5% | 6,237 |
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).