Best Time to Fly MCI to AUS: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Kansas City International → Austin - Bergstrom International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
982 flights were scheduled from Kansas City (MCI) to Austin (AUS) in the last 12 months, and 80.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.3 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 81.6%, while Southwest Airlines trailed at 80.8%.
January has been the best month (90% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (76%).
0.4% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
MCI 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 | 81.6% | 160 min | 0.0% | 98 |
| Southwest Airlines | 80.8% | 54 min | 0.5% | 884 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MCI to AUS
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,841 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 95.6% | 0.5% | 205 |
| 6am–7am | 97.2% | 0.5% | 219 |
| 7am–8am | 95.0% | 0.7% | 142 |
| 8am–9am | 88.1% | 1.5% | 68 |
| 9am–10am | 89.2% | 0.0% | 65 |
| 10am–11am | 88.6% | 1.4% | 71 |
| 11am–12pm | 87.5% | 0.7% | 138 |
| 12pm–1pm | 83.1% | 0.7% | 137 |
| 1pm–2pm | 82.2% | 0.0% | 45 |
| 2pm–3pm | 75.0% | 0.0% | 44 |
| 3pm–4pm | 81.8% | 0.0% | 55 |
| 4pm–5pm | 80.4% | 0.0% | 102 |
| 5pm–6pm | 70.7% | 0.5% | 201 |
| 6pm–7pm | 66.7% | 1.8% | 171 |
| 7pm–8pm | 63.6% | 0.8% | 133 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 16 | |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 28 | |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 1 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MCI 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) | 80.0% | -4.6 pts | 0.0% | 35 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 83.1% | -1.4 pts | 0.0% | 77 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 76.0% | -8.6 pts | 0.2% | 393 |
| All other days | 84.6% | — | 0.9% | 1,336 |
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).