BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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DCA→AUS

Washington, DC (DCA) to Austin, TX (AUS) flight delay odds

54.8% of 365 official scheduled DCA-to-AUS flights arrived on time; 30.7% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.5% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALHigher disruption
54.8%arrived on time
30.7%30+ min late
0.5%cancelled
365scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late14.8%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late5.2%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+26.0 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DCA to AUS?

Among qualifying DCA-to-AUS departure window results, Afternoon had the highest on-time rate: 69.1% of 97 flights. Evening was lowest at 49.4% across 267 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Afternoon9769.1%21.6%0.0%
Evening26749.4%34.1%0.7%

Which weekday was most reliable for DCA to AUS?

Among qualifying DCA-to-AUS weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 71.2% of 52 flights. Thursday was lowest at 48.1% across 52 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday5250.0%36.5%0.0%
Tuesday5356.6%28.3%0.0%
Wednesday5250.0%34.6%0.0%
Thursday5248.1%36.5%0.0%
Friday5255.8%25.0%0.0%
Saturday5271.2%23.1%0.0%
Sunday5251.9%30.8%3.8%

Which airline was most reliable for DCA to AUS?

Only Southwest Airlines met the DCA-to-AUS airline threshold: 54.8% of 365 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines36554.8%30.7%0.5%

Which month was most reliable for DCA to AUS?

Among qualifying DCA-to-AUS month results, January 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 80.6% of 31 flights. June 2026 was lowest at 16.7% across 30 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20253125.8%58.1%3.2%
August 20253164.5%16.1%0.0%
September 20253043.3%26.7%0.0%
October 20253151.6%41.9%0.0%
November 20253056.7%33.3%0.0%
December 20253171.0%16.1%0.0%
January 20263180.6%16.1%3.2%
February 20262864.3%17.9%0.0%
March 20263177.4%19.4%0.0%
April 20263060.0%26.7%0.0%
May 20263145.2%38.7%0.0%
June 20263016.7%56.7%0.0%

What drove DCA to AUS delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded DCA-to-AUS delay category, accounting for 49.4% of 10,703 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline29.4%
Late aircraft49.4%
National airspace17.9%
Weather3.3%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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