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Route · EWR → AUS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Newark to Austin

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), EWR to AUS (Newark to Austin) ranks #1168 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77%
On-time
-2 pts
vs US avg
73 min
Delay when late
9,957
Flights
#1168 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.9%

Best Month

Sep 2025 87%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 64%

Distance

1,504 mi

Carriers

21

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 215 64 4 2 NK,UA
Nov 2025 204 52 7 0 UA,NK
Oct 2025 185 45 1 0 UA,NK
Sep 2025 160 21 1 1 UA,NK,YX
Aug 2025 159 32 2 0 YX,NK,UA
Jul 2025 173 62 2 0 NK,UA
Jun 2025 130 35 0 1 UA,NK
May 2025 137 43 5 0 NK,UA
Apr 2025 138 22 2 0 NK,UA
Mar 2025 160 32 0 1 YX,UA,NK
Feb 2025 136 33 1 0 UA
Jan 2025 153 41 2 0 UA,NK
Dec 2024 167 38 0 0 NK,UA
Nov 2024 197 42 0 2 YX,UA,NK
Oct 2024 182 26 0 0 UA,YX,NK
Sep 2024 125 22 0 0 YX,UA
Aug 2024 122 29 9 1 NK,YX,UA
Jul 2024 142 43 10 0 NK,UA
Jun 2024 144 29 5 0 NK,UA
May 2024 170 49 4 0 NK,UA
Apr 2024 157 35 3 0 NK,UA
Mar 2024 150 23 0 0 NK,YX,UA
Feb 2024 135 22 1 0 UA
Jan 2024 137 29 14 0 UA

EWR–AUS seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (84.0%) · weakest: July (68.7%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76.8%

Strongest calendar month

October

84.0% on-time · ~158 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

November

~165 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

68.7% on-time · ~148 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.9%

73 of 3,778 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

8 of 3,778 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

EWR - Newark

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Newark, NJ.

EWR on-time profile

AUS - Austin

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

AUS on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare EWR vs AUS

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among EWR departures

From EWR, this corridor sits with 60 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 74 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (5 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 9 below 75%). Destination: Austin · fleet on-time rank #4088 of 4927.

What the Data Says About EWR to AUS

The Newark to Austin corridor (EWR to AUS) posts a 77% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 9,957 tracked flights. Late flights run 72.5 minutes behind on average. 21 carriers cover the 1,504-mile route; over the last 24 months, 73 of 3,778 flights were cancelled (1.9%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 87% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 64% - a 23-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, EWR–AUS peaks in October at 84.0% on-time while November carries the heaviest traffic (~165 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 68.7%, a 15.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does EWR to AUS rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, EWR to AUS ranks #1168 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 EWR to AUS? ▼
Flights from Newark to Austin have a 77% on-time rate based on 9,957 flights. The average delay is 72.5 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 87% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for EWR to AUS? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (73 of 3,778 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from EWR to AUS? ▼
The flight distance from Newark (EWR) to Austin (AUS) is approximately 1,504 miles. This route is served by 21 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from EWR to AUS? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (87% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (64% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

EWR Airport

Newark
AUS Airport

Austin
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 EWR–AUS data

EWR–AUS is mid-pack at 77% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare EWR and AUS airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. EWR airport
  • If your dates flex, October (84.0% on-time) beats July (68.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77% 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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