Best Time to Fly OAK to AUS: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Oakland International → Austin - Bergstrom International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
359 flights were scheduled from Oakland (OAK) to Austin (AUS) in the last 12 months, and 76.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.3 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (87% on time) and July the worst month (61%).
The cancellation rate was 0.0% (US average 1.8%).
OAK 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 | 76.3% | 41 min | 0.0% | 359 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly OAK to AUS
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 718 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 86.1% | 0.0% | 36 |
| 6am–7am | 92.8% | 0.0% | 111 |
| 7am–8am | 87.1% | 0.0% | 70 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 17 | |
| 9am–10am | 86.5% | 0.0% | 194 |
| 10am–11am | 73.4% | 0.0% | 192 |
| 11am–12pm | 70.5% | 0.0% | 44 |
| 12pm–1pm | 57.5% | 0.0% | 47 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 7 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on OAK 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) | 80.0% | -4.5 pts | 0.0% | 30 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 65.0% | -19.5 pts | 0.0% | 124 |
| All other days | 84.5% | — | 0.0% | 550 |
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).