Which airline is most reliable for MSP (Minneapolis) to AUS (Austin)?

The most reliable airline on the MSP to AUS route is SkyWest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 86%.

How often are flights delayed from MSP to AUS?

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

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

When flights from MSP to AUS are delayed, the average delay is approximately 59 minutes.

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

With 79% of MSP to AUS flights arriving on time and an average delay of 59 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.

MSP → AUS

MSP (Minneapolis) to AUS (Austin)

MSP (Minneapolis) to AUS (Austin) flights arrive on time 79% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 86%. The average delay is 59 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 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?

SkyWest Airlines edges out Southwest Airlines on this route — 86% vs 78% on time.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 86% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 78%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from MSP

81% on time

Expect ~19 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. MSP has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~23 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at AUS

79% on time

When flights into AUS are late, the average delay is 69 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at AUS: TSA is ~17 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.