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Route · LGB → AUS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Long Beach to Austin

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), LGB to AUS (Long Beach to Austin) ranks #3357 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.8%
On-time
+3.8 pts
vs US avg
62 min
Delay when late
2,876
Flights
#3357 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.4%

Best Month

Mar 2024 90%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 75%

Distance

1,226 mi

Carriers

2

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 44 9 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 45 14 0 1 WN
Oct 2025 44 7 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 43 1 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 43 6 0 0 WN
Jul 2025 53 13 0 0 WN
Jun 2025 49 9 0 0 WN
May 2025 45 8 0 0 WN
Apr 2025 42 3 0 0 WN
Mar 2025 45 6 0 0 WN
Feb 2025 43 7 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 39 5 0 0 WN
Dec 2024 44 11 1 0 WN
Nov 2024 46 8 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 43 10 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 43 2 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 45 7 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 54 13 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 50 8 0 0 WN
May 2024 54 9 1 0 WN
Apr 2024 52 6 1 0 WN
Mar 2024 52 5 0 0 WN
Feb 2024 50 5 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 55 7 1 0 WN

LGB–AUS seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (90.7%) · weakest: July (76.9%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 80.9%

Strongest calendar month

February

90.7% on-time · ~48 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

November

~52 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

76.9% on-time · ~48 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.4%

4 of 1,123 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,123 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among LGB departures

From LGB, this corridor sits with 8 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 16 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (8 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Austin · fleet on-time rank #2035 of 4927.

What the Data Says About LGB to AUS

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Long Beach to Austin (LGB to AUS) running a 82.8% on-time rate over 2,876 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 61.5 minutes. The 1,226-mile corridor is served by 2 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.4% of 1,123 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Mar 2024 was the strongest month at 90% on-time versus Jul 2025 at 75%, a 15-point difference.

On the multi-year calendar, LGB–AUS peaks in February at 90.7% on-time while November carries the heaviest traffic (~52 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 76.9%, a 13.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does LGB to AUS rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, LGB to AUS ranks #3357 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 LGB to AUS?
Flights from Long Beach to Austin have a 82.8% on-time rate based on 2,876 flights. The average delay is 61.5 minutes. The best recent month was Mar 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for LGB to AUS?
Over the last 24 months, 0.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (4 of 1,123 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from LGB to AUS?
The flight distance from Long Beach (LGB) to Austin (AUS) is approximately 1,226 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from LGB to AUS?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Mar 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (75% 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 LGB–AUS data

LGB–AUS runs 3.8 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare LGB and AUS airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. LGB airport
  • If your dates flex, February (90.7% on-time) beats July (76.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.8% 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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