Austin to Los Angeles — airline reliability comparison
SkyWest Airlines is the most reliable airline on the AUS to LAX route with a 89% on-time rate, compared to Southwest Airlines at 76%. Based on 1,688 flights tracked.
This route involves high-congestion airports, which can affect reliability regardless of airline.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.| Airline | On-Time % | Cancel % | Avg Delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest AirlinesOOBest | 89% | 0.7% | 82m | 1,688 |
| United AirlinesUA | 88% | 1.0% | 98m | 1,408 |
| Delta Air LinesDL | 83% | 1.1% | 85m | 4,376 |
| American AirlinesAA | 77% | 0.9% | 97m | 3,084 |
| Spirit AirlinesNK | 77% | 1.1% | 105m | 386 |
| Southwest AirlinesWNWorst | 76% | 0.4% | 48m | 3,876 |
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.