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Route · AUS → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Austin to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), AUS to DFW (Austin to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #197 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.3%
On-time
-0.7 pts
vs US avg
108 min
Delay when late
25,695
Flights
#197 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.9%

Best Month

Sep 2024 90%

Worst Month

May 2024 64%

Distance

190 mi

Carriers

17

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 410 89 2 0 OH,AA,MQ,OO
Nov 2025 398 135 14 0 MQ,OO,AA
Oct 2025 417 102 11 0 AA,OO,MQ
Sep 2025 370 76 9 0 MQ,OO,AA
Aug 2025 351 109 15 1 AA,OO,MQ,OH
Jul 2025 450 134 20 0 AA,OH,OO,MQ
Jun 2025 438 146 18 0 AA,OH,OO,MQ
May 2025 428 126 24 1 AA,OO,MQ
Apr 2025 423 109 18 0 MQ,AA
Mar 2025 397 85 18 0 AA,MQ
Feb 2025 348 59 5 0 AA,MQ
Jan 2025 388 49 24 0 AA,OO,MQ
Dec 2024 411 98 11 1 AA,MQ,OO
Nov 2024 382 67 10 0 MQ,AA
Oct 2024 425 71 0 0 MQ,AA
Sep 2024 399 41 0 0 AA,MQ
Aug 2024 412 99 1 0 AA,MQ,OO
Jul 2024 410 126 5 0 AA,MQ,OO
Jun 2024 406 106 7 0 AA,MQ,OO
May 2024 428 152 40 2 AA,F9,MQ
Apr 2024 407 110 11 0 AA,MQ,OO
Mar 2024 466 133 8 2 AA,MQ,OO
Feb 2024 388 61 0 0 AA,MQ,OO
Jan 2024 379 116 7 0 AA,MQ

AUS–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (82.7%) · weakest: June (73.6%)

70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76.6%

Strongest calendar month

February

82.7% on-time · ~327 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~385 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

73.6% on-time · ~354 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.9%

278 of 9,731 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

7 of 9,731 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

DFW - Dallas/Fort Worth

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

DFW on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare AUS vs DFW

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/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #3732 of 4927.

What the Data Says About AUS to DFW

The Austin to Dallas/Fort Worth corridor (AUS to DFW) posts a 78.3% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 25,695 tracked flights. Late flights run 108.0 minutes behind on average. 17 carriers cover the 190-mile route; over the last 24 months, 278 of 9,731 flights were cancelled (2.9%) and 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 64% - a 25-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, AUS–DFW peaks in February at 82.7% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~385 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 73.6%, a 9.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does AUS to DFW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, AUS to DFW ranks #197 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 DFW? ▼
Flights from Austin to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 78.3% on-time rate based on 25,695 flights. The average delay is 108.0 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for AUS to DFW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (278 of 9,731 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from AUS to DFW? ▼
The flight distance from Austin (AUS) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 190 miles. This route is served by 17 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from AUS to DFW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (64% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

AUS Airport

Austin
DFW Airport

Dallas/Fort Worth
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–DFW data

AUS–DFW is mid-pack at 78.3% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare AUS and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. AUS airport
  • If your dates flex, February (82.7% on-time) beats June (73.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 78.3% 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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