EWR (Newark) to AUS (Austin) flights arrive on time 78% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Spirit Airlines at 81%. The average delay is 75 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.EWR → AUS
EWR (Newark) to AUS (Austin)
EWR → AUS on-time performance by month
This route is on time most of the time. About 78% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Spirit Airlines leads slightly at 81% vs United Airlines at 77%.
Airline Comparison
Spirit Airlines leads at 81% on time; United Airlines trails at 77%.
Good to know
Departing from EWR
77% on timeExpect ~21 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. EWR has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
EWR cancels 3.1% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.
Arriving at AUS
79% on timeWhen flights into AUS are late, the average delay is 66 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at AUS: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.