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Route · PDX → AUS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Portland to Austin

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PDX to AUS (Portland to Austin) ranks #4079 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.6%
On-time
-1.4 pts
vs US avg
58 min
Delay when late
1,600
Flights
#4079 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.2%

Best Month

Aug 2025 83%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 73%

Distance

1,715 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 44 8 0 0 AS
Nov 2025 50 6 0 0 AS
Oct 2025 49 9 2 0 AS
Sep 2025 50 5 0 0 AS
Aug 2025 60 10 0 0 AS
Jul 2025 62 17 0 0 AS
Jun 2025 60 16 1 1 AS
May 2025 48 12 0 0 AS
Apr 2025 30 3 0 0 AS
Mar 2025 31 6 1 0 AS
Dec 2024 31 5 0 0 AS
Oct 2024 31 7 0 0 AS
Aug 2024 31 9 1 1 AS
Jul 2024 31 12 0 0 AS
Jun 2024 30 14 0 0 AS
May 2024 31 14 0 0 AS
Apr 2024 30 9 0 0 AS
Mar 2024 31 14 0 0 AS
Jan 2024 30 9 6 0 AS
Oct 2023 31 5 0 0 AS
Aug 2023 31 7 0 0 AS
Jul 2023 31 6 0 0 AS
Jun 2023 30 11 0 0 AS
May 2023 31 5 0 0 AS

PDX–AUS seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (89.1%) · weakest: June (67.5%)

65%70%75%80%85%90%95% JanMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 67.8%

Strongest calendar month

September

89.1% on-time · ~55 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

September

~55 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

67.5% on-time · ~41 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.2%

11 of 914 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

2 of 914 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

PDX - Portland

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Portland, OR.

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

Compare PDX vs AUS

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among PDX departures

From PDX, this corridor sits with 17 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 44 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (26 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Austin · fleet on-time rank #3947 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PDX to AUS

The Portland to Austin corridor (PDX to AUS) posts a 77.6% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 1,600 tracked flights. Late flights run 58.1 minutes behind on average. 4 carriers cover the 1,715-mile route; over the last 24 months, 11 of 914 flights were cancelled (1.2%) and 0.2% diverted.

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Aug 2025 was the strongest month at 83% on-time versus Jul 2025 at 73%, a 11-point difference.

On the multi-year calendar, PDX–AUS peaks in September at 89.1% on-time ; the softest month is June at 67.5%, a 21.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PDX to AUS rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PDX to AUS ranks #4079 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 PDX to AUS? ▼
Flights from Portland to Austin have a 77.6% on-time rate based on 1,600 flights. The average delay is 58.1 minutes. The best recent month was Aug 2025 with 83% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PDX to AUS? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (11 of 914 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PDX to AUS? ▼
The flight distance from Portland (PDX) to Austin (AUS) is approximately 1,715 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PDX to AUS? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Aug 2025 (83% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (73% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

PDX Airport

Portland
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 PDX–AUS data

PDX–AUS is mid-pack at 77.6% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare PDX and AUS airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PDX airport
  • If your dates flex, September (89.1% on-time) beats June (67.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.6% 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

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.