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Route · JFK → AUS · 2020–2025 BTS data

New York to Austin

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), JFK to AUS (New York to Austin) ranks #895 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
84 min
Delay when late
12,075
Flights
#895 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.5%

Best Month

Nov 2024 92%

Worst Month

May 2025 68%

Distance

1,521 mi

Carriers

10

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 176 45 7 0 DL,AA
Nov 2025 168 34 3 0 DL,AA
Oct 2025 184 32 3 1 AA,DL
Sep 2025 174 25 0 0 DL,AA
Aug 2025 176 29 2 0 AA,DL
Jul 2025 178 40 4 2 AA,DL
Jun 2025 172 52 4 0 AA,DL
May 2025 179 58 1 1 AA,DL
Apr 2025 159 26 0 0 DL,AA
Mar 2025 140 20 2 1 AA,DL
Feb 2025 130 24 1 0 AA,DL
Jan 2025 147 32 1 0 AA,DL
Dec 2024 168 38 0 0 AA,DL
Nov 2024 167 13 0 0 DL,AA
Oct 2024 204 16 0 0 DL,B6,AA
Sep 2024 199 23 0 0 AA,B6,DL
Aug 2024 190 48 11 1 AA,B6,DL
Jul 2024 209 57 15 3 AA,B6,DL
Jun 2024 204 41 4 1 AA,B6,DL
May 2024 240 74 3 4 AA,B6,DL
Apr 2024 224 49 0 1 AA,B6,DL
Mar 2024 204 29 0 0 AA,B6,DL
Feb 2024 190 39 2 1 AA,B6,DL
Jan 2024 200 63 2 2 AA,B6,DL

JFK–AUS seasonal on-time pattern

Best: March (83.1%) · weakest: July (72.0%)

70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76.9%

Strongest calendar month

March

83.1% on-time · ~179 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~198 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

72.0% on-time · ~198 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.5%

65 of 4,382 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

18 of 4,382 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

JFK - New York

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for New York, NY.

JFK 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 JFK and AUS side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare JFK vs AUS

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among JFK departures

From JFK, this corridor sits with 50 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 66 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (3 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 13 below 75%). Destination: Austin · fleet on-time rank #3778 of 4927.

What the Data Says About JFK to AUS

The New York to Austin corridor (JFK to AUS) posts a 78.2% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 12,075 tracked flights. Late flights run 84.1 minutes behind on average. 10 carriers cover the 1,521-mile route; over the last 24 months, 65 of 4,382 flights were cancelled (1.5%) and 0.4% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while May 2025 came in at just 68% - a 25-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, JFK–AUS peaks in March at 83.1% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~198 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 72.0%, a 11.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does JFK to AUS rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, JFK to AUS ranks #895 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 JFK to AUS? ▼
Flights from New York to Austin have a 78.2% on-time rate based on 12,075 flights. The average delay is 84.1 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for JFK to AUS? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (65 of 4,382 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from JFK to AUS? ▼
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Austin (AUS) is approximately 1,521 miles. This route is served by 10 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from JFK to AUS? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was May 2025 (68% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

JFK Airport

New York
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 JFK–AUS data

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

  • Compare JFK and AUS airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. JFK airport
  • If your dates flex, March (83.1% on-time) beats July (72.0%) 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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