is the most reliable airline on the AUS to MSY route with a 78% on-time rate, compared to American Airlines at 75%. Based on 1,061 flights tracked.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.Best Airline: AUS to MSY
Austin to New Orleans — airline reliability comparison
On-Time Rate by Airline
78%
Southwest Airlines78%
SkyWest Airlines75%
American Airlines75%
AUS to MSY Airline Comparison
| Airline | On-Time % | Cancel % | Avg Delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MQBest | 78% | 1.1% | 67m | 1,061 |
| Southwest AirlinesWN | 78% | 0.7% | 53m | 5,182 |
| SkyWest AirlinesOO | 75% | 0.3% | 76m | 807 |
| American AirlinesAAWorst | 75% | 0.0% | 180m | 66 |
Route Overview
78%
Overall On-Time
58m
Avg Delay
0.7%
Cancel Rate
7,143
Total Flights
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.