Best Time to Fly LBB to AUS: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Lubbock Preston Smith International → Austin - Bergstrom International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
326 flights were scheduled from Lubbock (LBB) to Austin (AUS) in the last 12 months, and 94.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 16.8 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (96% on time) and June the worst month (88%).
The cancellation rate was 0.6% (US average 1.8%).
LBB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 94.4% | 75 min | 0.6% | 326 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly LBB to AUS
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 648 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 96.9% | 0.5% | 197 |
| 7am–8am | 93.9% | 0.3% | 363 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 17 | |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 11 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 84.4% | 0.0% | 32 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 3 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 7 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 4 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on LBB 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) | 86.7% | -7.2 pts | 0.0% | 30 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 91.7% | -2.2 pts | 0.0% | 108 |
| All other days | 93.9% | — | 0.4% | 496 |
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).