Best Time to Fly IND to AUS: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Indianapolis International → Austin - Bergstrom International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,272 flights were scheduled from Indianapolis (IND) to Austin (AUS) in the last 12 months, and 84.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.3 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 88.3%, while Southwest Airlines trailed at 82.6%.
November has been the best month (89% on time) and Monday the weakest day of the week (78%).
0.2% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
IND 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 | 88.3% | 84 min | 0.2% | 508 |
| Southwest Airlines | 82.6% | 52 min | 0.3% | 762 |
| Allegiant Air | Limited data | 2 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly IND to AUS
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,890 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 95.6% | 0.0% | 91 |
| 6am–7am | 95.2% | 0.8% | 127 |
| 7am–8am | 91.5% | 0.3% | 614 |
| 8am–9am | 92.3% | 0.0% | 52 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 23 | |
| 10am–11am | 89.9% | 0.0% | 69 |
| 11am–12pm | 88.1% | 0.0% | 186 |
| 12pm–1pm | 73.3% | 1.1% | 91 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 27 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 69.4% | 0.0% | 37 |
| 3pm–4pm | 71.9% | 0.0% | 115 |
| 4pm–5pm | 71.9% | 0.0% | 139 |
| 5pm–6pm | 77.2% | 0.0% | 149 |
| 6pm–7pm | 74.3% | 0.0% | 109 |
| 7pm–8pm | 61.4% | 0.0% | 44 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 17 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on IND 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) | 77.1% | -8.3 pts | 0.0% | 35 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 85.7% | +0.2 pts | 0.0% | 77 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 82.8% | -2.6 pts | 0.2% | 444 |
| All other days | 85.5% | — | 0.2% | 1,334 |
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).