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Route · AUS → DAL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Austin to Dallas

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), AUS to DAL (Austin to Dallas) ranks #632 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.2%
On-time
+3.2 pts
vs US avg
61 min
Delay when late
14,819
Flights
#632 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.5%

Best Month

Feb 2024 94%

Worst Month

May 2024 66%

Distance

189 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 184 36 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 182 42 5 0 WN
Oct 2025 207 42 2 0 WN
Sep 2025 189 24 0 1 WN
Aug 2025 189 34 0 0 WN
Jul 2025 197 54 5 1 WN
Jun 2025 194 53 1 0 WN
May 2025 206 55 4 2 WN
Apr 2025 200 34 3 0 WN
Mar 2025 200 27 2 1 WN
Feb 2025 188 26 1 0 WN
Jan 2025 206 18 14 1 WN
Dec 2024 201 45 4 1 WN
Nov 2024 199 26 3 0 WN
Oct 2024 216 21 0 3 WN
Sep 2024 199 27 2 0 WN
Aug 2024 205 23 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 196 50 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 193 41 2 0 WN
May 2024 232 79 8 0 WN
Apr 2024 224 50 2 0 WN
Mar 2024 225 46 3 0 WN
Feb 2024 199 12 1 0 WN
Jan 2024 224 40 10 0 WN

AUS–DAL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (92.1%) · weakest: June (73.5%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 80.3%

Strongest calendar month

February

92.1% on-time · ~200 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~227 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

73.5% on-time · ~196 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.5%

72 of 4,855 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

10 of 4,855 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

AUS - Austin

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Austin, TX.

AUS on-time profile

DAL - Dallas

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Dallas, TX.

DAL on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See AUS and DAL side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare AUS vs DAL

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among AUS departures

From AUS, this corridor sits with 45 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 55 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (3 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 7 below 75%). Destination: Dallas · fleet on-time rank #2251 of 4927.

What the Data Says About AUS to DAL

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Austin to Dallas (AUS to DAL) running a 82.2% on-time rate over 14,819 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 61.1 minutes. The 189-mile corridor is served by 1 carrier, and over the last 24 months 1.5% of 4,855 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 66% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, AUS–DAL peaks in February at 92.1% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~227 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 73.5%, a 18.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does AUS to DAL rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, AUS to DAL ranks #632 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from AUS to DAL? ▼
Flights from Austin to Dallas have a 82.2% on-time rate based on 14,819 flights. The average delay is 61.1 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for AUS to DAL? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (72 of 4,855 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from AUS to DAL? ▼
The flight distance from Austin (AUS) to Dallas (DAL) is approximately 189 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from AUS to DAL? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (94% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (66% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

AUS Airport

Austin
DAL Airport

Dallas
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using AUS–DAL data

AUS–DAL runs 3.2 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare AUS and DAL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. AUS airport
  • If your dates flex, February (92.1% on-time) beats June (73.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.2% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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