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Route · TUL → AUS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Tulsa to Austin

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), TUL to AUS (Tulsa to Austin) ranks #3981 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

85.6%
On-time
+6.6 pts
vs US avg
68 min
Delay when late
1,733
Flights
#3981 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

May 2023 91%

Worst Month

Oct 2023 81%

Distance

426 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 31 1 0 0 WN
Oct 2025 31 8 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 30 2 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 31 4 0 0 WN
Jul 2025 30 4 0 0 WN
Jun 2025 30 5 2 0 WN
May 2025 31 5 0 0 WN
Dec 2024 32 4 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 31 2 1 0 WN
Sep 2024 30 2 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 31 1 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 31 9 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 30 9 0 0 WN
May 2024 31 7 0 0 WN
Apr 2024 30 7 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 30 4 0 0 WN
Dec 2023 31 4 0 0 WN
Nov 2023 33 3 0 0 WN,OO
Oct 2023 58 11 2 0 MQ,OO,WN
Sep 2023 54 8 1 0 OO,WN
Aug 2023 58 8 1 0 MQ,OO,WN
Jul 2023 54 6 0 0 MQ,WN
Jun 2023 55 10 0 0 MQ,WN
May 2023 58 5 0 1 MQ,WN

TUL–AUS seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (91.2%) · weakest: April (79.9%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 86.6%

Strongest calendar month

September

91.2% on-time · ~43 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

February

~55 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

April

79.9% on-time · ~46 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

7 of 891 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 891 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among TUL's stronger departures

TUL → AUS posts a 85.6% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 10 of 17 BTS-tracked routes leaving Tulsa. The same hub also shows 7 mid-band and 0 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #1048 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About TUL to AUS

Tulsa to Austin (TUL to AUS) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 85.6% on-time rate across 1,733 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 67.8 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 426 miles and is served by 8 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 7 of 891 flights were cancelled (0.8%) and 1 diverted (0.1%).

Monthly performance varies moderately here: May 2023 was the strongest month at 91% on-time versus Oct 2023 at 81%, a 10-point difference.

On the multi-year calendar, TUL–AUS peaks in September at 91.2% on-time while February carries the heaviest traffic (~55 flights per month) ; the softest month is April at 79.9%, a 11.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does TUL to AUS rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, TUL to AUS ranks #3981 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 TUL to AUS?
Flights from Tulsa to Austin have a 85.6% on-time rate based on 1,733 flights. The average delay is 67.8 minutes. The best recent month was May 2023 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for TUL to AUS?
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (7 of 891 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from TUL to AUS?
The flight distance from Tulsa (TUL) to Austin (AUS) is approximately 426 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from TUL to AUS?
The best recent month for on-time performance was May 2023 (91% on-time). The worst was Oct 2023 (81% 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 TUL–AUS data

TUL–AUS runs 6.6 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare TUL and AUS airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. TUL airport
  • If your dates flex, September (91.2% on-time) beats April (79.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 85.6% 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

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