SAN (San Diego) to AUS (Austin) flights arrive on time 75% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 75%. The average delay is 55 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.SAN → AUS
SAN (San Diego) to AUS (Austin)
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This route is delayed fairly often. About 75% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Southwest Airlines leads slightly at 75% vs SkyWest Airlines at 73%.
Airline Comparison
Southwest Airlines leads at 75% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 73%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from SAN
80% on timeExpect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. SAN has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
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.