Best Time to Fly MSP to AUS: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Minneapolis-St Paul International → Austin - Bergstrom International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,675 flights were scheduled from Minneapolis (MSP) to Austin (AUS) in the last 12 months, and 79.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.6 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, SkyWest Airlines led with 85.6% on time and Delta Air Lines was last with 77.6%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (85% on time) and July the worst month (66%).
The cancellation rate was 0.7% (US average 1.8%).
MSP 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 | 85.6% | 68 min | 0.3% | 321 |
| Southwest Airlines | 77.8% | 44 min | 0.6% | 335 |
| Delta Air Lines | 77.6% | 57 min | 0.9% | 1,019 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MSP to AUS
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,177 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 6am–7am | 84.2% | 0.0% | 95 |
| 7am–8am | 84.3% | 0.4% | 474 |
| 8am–9am | 85.1% | 0.0% | 141 |
| 9am–10am | 89.2% | 0.0% | 214 |
| 10am–11am | 81.7% | 0.8% | 501 |
| 11am–12pm | 68.5% | 0.0% | 92 |
| 12pm–1pm | 79.1% | 0.4% | 237 |
| 1pm–2pm | 83.3% | 0.0% | 156 |
| 2pm–3pm | 72.2% | 0.0% | 400 |
| 3pm–4pm | 69.1% | 1.8% | 56 |
| 4pm–5pm | 62.3% | 0.0% | 53 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 21 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 75.5% | 1.0% | 96 |
| 7pm–8pm | 73.5% | 0.9% | 547 |
| 8pm–9pm | 81.3% | 0.0% | 92 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MSP 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) | 66.7% | -15.4 pts | 0.0% | 58 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 83.7% | +1.7 pts | 0.0% | 129 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 66.0% | -16.0 pts | 0.7% | 583 |
| All other days | 82.1% | — | 0.4% | 2,407 |
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).