JAX (Jacksonville) to AUS (Austin) flights arrive on time 79% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 80%. The average delay is 90 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.JAX → AUS
JAX (Jacksonville) to AUS (Austin)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 79% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Southwest Airlines leads slightly at 80% vs SkyWest Airlines at 77%.
Airline Comparison
Southwest Airlines leads at 80% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 77%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from JAX
79% on timeExpect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. JAX has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~24 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at AUS
79% on timeWhen flights into AUS are late, the average delay is 69 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at AUS: TSA is ~21 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated August 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.