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Route · MSP → AUS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Minneapolis to Austin

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MSP to AUS (Minneapolis to Austin) ranks #1673 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.3%
On-time
+2.3 pts
vs US avg
65 min
Delay when late
7,540
Flights
#1673 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.3%

Best Month

Feb 2024 92%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 57%

Distance

1,042 mi

Carriers

10

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 147 39 0 0 DL,WN,OO
Nov 2025 136 28 2 0 OO,DL,WN
Oct 2025 159 29 0 0 OO,WN,DL
Sep 2025 133 18 0 0 WN,OO,DL
Aug 2025 140 36 0 0 OO,WN,DL
Jul 2025 150 54 1 2 OO,WN,DL
Jun 2025 147 46 0 1 OO,WN,DL
May 2025 147 42 0 0 OO,WN,DL
Apr 2025 133 32 0 0 DL,OO,WN
Mar 2025 117 19 0 1 WN,DL
Feb 2025 102 15 0 0 WN,DL
Jan 2025 108 15 0 0 WN,DL
Dec 2024 131 18 1 1 DL,WN
Nov 2024 117 22 0 1 WN,DL
Oct 2024 123 12 0 0 WN,DL
Sep 2024 110 16 0 1 WN,DL
Aug 2024 117 28 0 0 DL,WN
Jul 2024 127 54 1 0 DL,WN
Jun 2024 125 50 0 0 DL,WN
May 2024 119 47 0 1 DL,WN
Apr 2024 117 23 0 1 DL,WN
Mar 2024 121 20 1 0 DL,WN
Feb 2024 95 8 0 0 DL,WN
Jan 2024 107 11 3 1 DL,WN

MSP–AUS seasonal on-time pattern

Best: January (86.9%) · weakest: July (74.5%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 80.2%

Strongest calendar month

January

86.9% on-time · ~91 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~114 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

74.5% on-time · ~114 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.3%

9 of 3,028 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

10 of 3,028 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

MSP - Minneapolis

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Minneapolis, MN.

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

Compare MSP vs AUS

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MSP departures

From MSP, this corridor sits with 57 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 99 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (42 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Austin · fleet on-time rank #2624 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MSP to AUS

7,540 tracked flights put the MSP to AUS pairing (Minneapolis to Austin) at a 81.3% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 65.3 minutes on average. Across the 1,042-mile route and its 10 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.3% cancelled and 0.3% diverted (3,028 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 57% - a 34-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MSP–AUS peaks in January at 86.9% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~114 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 74.5%, a 12.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MSP to AUS rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MSP to AUS ranks #1673 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 MSP to AUS? ▼
Flights from Minneapolis to Austin have a 81.3% on-time rate based on 7,540 flights. The average delay is 65.3 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MSP to AUS? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (9 of 3,028 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MSP to AUS? ▼
The flight distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Austin (AUS) is approximately 1,042 miles. This route is served by 10 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MSP to AUS? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (57% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MSP Airport

Minneapolis
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 MSP–AUS data

MSP–AUS is mid-pack at 81.3% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MSP and AUS airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MSP airport
  • If your dates flex, January (86.9% on-time) beats July (74.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 81.3% 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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