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Route · AUS → LGB · 2020–2025 BTS data

Austin to Long Beach

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), AUS to LGB (Austin to Long Beach) ranks #3355 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.2%
On-time
-0.8 pts
vs US avg
52 min
Delay when late
2,876
Flights
#3355 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.2%

Best Month

Jul 2025 85%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 65%

Distance

1,226 mi

Carriers

2

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 44 13 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 45 15 0 0 WN
Oct 2025 44 13 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 43 6 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 43 10 0 0 WN
Jul 2025 53 8 0 0 WN
Jun 2025 49 13 0 0 WN
May 2025 45 11 0 0 WN
Apr 2025 42 9 0 0 WN
Mar 2025 45 6 1 0 WN
Feb 2025 43 7 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 39 2 0 1 WN
Dec 2024 44 8 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 46 3 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 43 6 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 43 6 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 45 2 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 54 19 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 50 12 0 0 WN
May 2024 54 18 0 0 WN
Apr 2024 52 11 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 52 15 0 0 WN
Feb 2024 50 8 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 55 12 1 0 WN

AUS–LGB seasonal on-time pattern

Best: January (84.4%) · weakest: October (69.7%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77%

Strongest calendar month

January

84.4% on-time · ~45 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

November

~52 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

October

69.7% on-time · ~44 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.2%

2 of 1,123 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,123 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

LGB - Long Beach

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Long Beach, CA.

LGB on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare AUS vs LGB

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: Long Beach · fleet on-time rank #3766 of 4927.

What the Data Says About AUS to LGB

The Austin to Long Beach corridor (AUS to LGB) posts a 78.2% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 2,876 tracked flights. Late flights run 52.1 minutes behind on average. 2 carriers cover the 1,226-mile route; over the last 24 months, 2 of 1,123 flights were cancelled (0.2%) and 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jul 2025 posted the strongest performance at 85% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 65% - a 20-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, AUS–LGB peaks in January at 84.4% on-time while November carries the heaviest traffic (~52 flights per month) ; the softest month is October at 69.7%, a 14.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does AUS to LGB rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, AUS to LGB ranks #3355 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 LGB? ▼
Flights from Austin to Long Beach have a 78.2% on-time rate based on 2,876 flights. The average delay is 52.1 minutes. The best recent month was Jul 2025 with 85% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for AUS to LGB? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (2 of 1,123 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from AUS to LGB? ▼
The flight distance from Austin (AUS) to Long Beach (LGB) is approximately 1,226 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from AUS to LGB? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jul 2025 (85% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (65% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

AUS Airport

Austin
LGB Airport

Long Beach
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–LGB data

AUS–LGB is mid-pack at 78.2% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare AUS and LGB airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. AUS airport
  • If your dates flex, January (84.4% on-time) beats October (69.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 78.2% 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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