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

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

How often are flights delayed from JFK to AUS?

About 21% of flights from JFK to AUS experience delays. 79% arrive on time.

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

When flights from JFK to AUS are delayed, the average delay is approximately 85 minutes.

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

With 79% of JFK to AUS flights arriving on time and an average delay of 85 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at AUS is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

JFK → AUS

JFK (New York) to AUS (Austin)

JFK (New York) to AUS (Austin) flights arrive on time 79% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 82%. The average delay is 85 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.

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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?

Delta Air Lines is significantly more reliable on this route at 82% on time vs JetBlue Airways at 66%.

Airline Comparison

Delta Air Lines leads at 82% on time; JetBlue Airways trails at 66%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from JFK

78% on time

Expect ~23 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. JFK has long runway queues.

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

JFK cancels 2.4% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.

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Arriving at AUS

78% on time

When flights into AUS are late, the average delay is 68 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 October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.