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Route · AUS → HRL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Austin to Harlingen/San Benito

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), AUS to HRL (Austin to Harlingen/San Benito) ranks #3449 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.6%
On-time
+3.6 pts
vs US avg
57 min
Delay when late
2,680
Flights
#3449 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.2%

Best Month

Jan 2025 92%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 56%

Distance

273 mi

Carriers

2

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 58 13 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 54 17 0 0 WN
Oct 2025 53 10 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 52 6 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 52 7 0 0 WN
Jul 2025 54 24 0 0 WN
Jun 2025 58 16 0 0 OO,WN
May 2025 85 29 0 0 OO,WN
Apr 2025 82 14 0 0 OO,WN
Mar 2025 84 18 13 0 OO,WN
Feb 2025 80 12 0 0 OO,WN
Jan 2025 89 7 4 1 OO,WN
Dec 2024 89 11 1 0 OO,WN
Nov 2024 84 7 0 0 OO,WN
Oct 2024 78 8 1 0 OO,WN
Sep 2024 51 7 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 53 12 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 54 18 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 50 18 0 0 WN
May 2024 54 16 0 0 WN
Apr 2024 52 6 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 52 5 0 0 WN
Feb 2024 50 5 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 54 11 0 0 WN

AUS–HRL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (90.2%) · weakest: July (72.4%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 79.6%

Strongest calendar month

February

90.2% on-time · ~58 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

January

~64 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

72.4% on-time · ~54 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.2%

19 of 1,522 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,522 flights

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: Harlingen/San Benito · fleet on-time rank #2094 of 4927.

What the Data Says About AUS to HRL

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Austin to Harlingen/San Benito (AUS to HRL) running a 82.6% on-time rate over 2,680 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 56.9 minutes. The 273-mile corridor is served by 2 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.2% of 1,522 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jan 2025 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 56% - a 37-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, AUS–HRL peaks in February at 90.2% on-time while January carries the heaviest traffic (~64 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 72.4%, a 17.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does AUS to HRL rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, AUS to HRL ranks #3449 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 HRL?
Flights from Austin to Harlingen/San Benito have a 82.6% on-time rate based on 2,680 flights. The average delay is 56.9 minutes. The best recent month was Jan 2025 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for AUS to HRL?
Over the last 24 months, 1.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (19 of 1,522 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from AUS to HRL?
The flight distance from Austin (AUS) to Harlingen/San Benito (HRL) is approximately 273 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from AUS to HRL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jan 2025 (92% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (56% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using AUS–HRL data

AUS–HRL runs 3.6 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 HRL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. AUS airport
  • If your dates flex, February (90.2% on-time) beats July (72.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.6% 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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