FLL (Fort Lauderdale) to AUS (Austin) flights arrive on time 66% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 72%. The average delay is 62 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.FLL → AUS
FLL (Fort Lauderdale) to AUS (Austin)
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This route is delayed fairly often. About 66% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Accurate?
Southwest Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 72% on time vs JetBlue Airways at 55%.
Airline Comparison
Southwest Airlines leads at 72% on time; JetBlue Airways trails at 55%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from FLL
73% on timeExpect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. FLL has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~25 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at AUS
78% on timeWhen flights into AUS are late, the average delay is 68 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at AUS: TSA is ~24 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.