Best Time to Fly DAL to AUS: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dallas Love Field → Austin - Bergstrom International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,336 flights were scheduled from Dallas (DAL) to Austin (AUS) in the last 12 months, and 77.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 0.5 points below 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 (86% on time) and June the worst month (69%).
The cancellation rate was 1.0% (US average 1.8%).
DAL 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 | 77.1% | 56 min | 1.0% | 2,336 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DAL to AUS
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,745 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 95.2% | 0.8% | 399 |
| 7am–8am | 93.5% | 0.9% | 420 |
| 8am–9am | 95.4% | 2.0% | 245 |
| 9am–10am | 91.4% | 1.1% | 283 |
| 10am–11am | 84.6% | 0.7% | 295 |
| 11am–12pm | 81.2% | 3.0% | 329 |
| 12pm–1pm | 79.9% | 1.3% | 302 |
| 1pm–2pm | 77.9% | 2.1% | 287 |
| 2pm–3pm | 75.9% | 2.0% | 305 |
| 3pm–4pm | 70.0% | 0.3% | 358 |
| 4pm–5pm | 73.7% | 1.0% | 207 |
| 5pm–6pm | 70.9% | 1.1% | 264 |
| 6pm–7pm | 62.8% | 0.0% | 215 |
| 7pm–8pm | 71.7% | 1.0% | 196 |
| 8pm–9pm | 72.0% | 1.6% | 258 |
| 9pm–10pm | 56.5% | 1.2% | 258 |
| 10pm–11pm | 59.0% | 1.6% | 124 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DAL 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) | 80.3% | +0.0 pts | 0.0% | 76 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 74.4% | -5.8 pts | 1.8% | 171 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 74.1% | -6.2 pts | 0.6% | 796 |
| All other days | 80.2% | — | 1.4% | 3,702 |
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).