Which airline is most reliable for AUS (Austin) to JFK (New York)?

The most reliable airline on the AUS to JFK route is Delta Air Lines, with an on-time arrival rate of 82%.

How often are flights delayed from AUS to JFK?

About 20% of flights from AUS to JFK experience delays. 80% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on AUS to JFK flights?

When flights from AUS to JFK are delayed, the average delay is approximately 87 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a AUS to JFK flight?

With 80% of AUS to JFK flights arriving on time and an average delay of 87 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at JFK is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

AUS → JFK

AUS (Austin) to JFK (New York)

AUS (Austin) to JFK (New York) flights arrive on time 80% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 82%. The average delay is 87 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated July 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 80% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Delta Air Lines is significantly more reliable on this route at 82% on time vs JetBlue Airways at 64%.

Airline Comparison

Delta Air Lines leads at 82% on time; JetBlue Airways trails at 64%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from AUS

79% on time

Expect ~16 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. AUS has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~7 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at JFK

78% on time

When flights into JFK are late, the average delay is 78 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at JFK: TSA is ~15 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

JFK has a 2.4% cancellation rate — keep the airline app handy for rebooking.

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Data last updated July 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.