Best Time to Fly ABQ to AUS: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Albuquerque International Sunport → Austin - Bergstrom International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
830 flights were scheduled from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Austin (AUS) in the last 12 months, and 78.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.0 points above 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 (89% on time) and July the worst month (71%).
The cancellation rate was 0.2% (US average 1.8%).
ABQ 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 | 78.6% | 55 min | 0.2% | 830 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ABQ to AUS
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,632 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 96.6% | 0.0% | 238 |
| 6am–7am | 94.6% | 0.0% | 149 |
| 7am–8am | 94.3% | 0.0% | 244 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 8 | |
| 9am–10am | 87.2% | 0.0% | 39 |
| 10am–11am | 90.0% | 0.0% | 70 |
| 11am–12pm | 79.7% | 0.0% | 69 |
| 12pm–1pm | 70.8% | 0.0% | 98 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 27 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 61.8% | 0.0% | 89 |
| 3pm–4pm | 78.7% | 1.3% | 76 |
| 4pm–5pm | 73.3% | 0.0% | 165 |
| 5pm–6pm | 74.6% | 0.8% | 127 |
| 6pm–7pm | 67.7% | 0.0% | 96 |
| 7pm–8pm | 57.6% | 0.0% | 33 |
| 8pm–9pm | 66.7% | 0.0% | 36 |
| 9pm–10pm | 45.0% | 4.8% | 42 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 26 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ABQ 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) | 91.2% | +8.3 pts | 0.0% | 34 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 82.4% | -0.4 pts | 0.0% | 74 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 73.9% | -8.9 pts | 0.6% | 330 |
| All other days | 82.9% | — | 0.2% | 1,194 |
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).