80% of flights from Austin to Midland arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is about the typical U.S. route. Most reliable airline: Delta Air Lines (83%). 6% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for AUS → MAF: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 62% of the time. About 1 in 20 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 126 three hours or more; 0.6% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early80%
- 15–30 min late8.5%
- 30–60 min late6.1%
- 1–2 hours late3.0%
- 2–3 hours late1.2%
- 3+ hours late0.8%
- Diverted0.2%
- Cancelled0.6%
Share of all 505 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 312 | 78% | 1.0% | −5 min | 4.5% | +49 min | Southwest Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines | 193 | 83% | 0.0% | −10 min | 5.7% | +86 min | SkyWest |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at AUS). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: February (89%). Worst: June (67%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 78 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 78 | — | — |
| Thursday | 82 | — | — |
| Friday | 81 | — | — |
| Saturday | 26 | — | — |
| Sunday | 77 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 3
Month by month
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2025 | 4 | 25% | 0 |
| Sep 28, 2025 | 4 | 25% | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | 4 | 25% | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | 4 | 25% | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2025 | 4 | 50% | 0 |
Questions
How often are flights from AUS to MAF on time?
80% of 505 scheduled flights from Austin, TX to Midland/Odessa, TX arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.6% were cancelled.
Which airline is most on time from AUS to MAF?
Delta Air Lines: 83% of its 193 flights on the route arrived on time. Southwest Airlines: 78%.
What month has the most delays from AUS to MAF?
June (67% on time). The best month is February (89%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- MAF → AUS (return)
- Austin-Bergstrom (AUS) delays by hour
- Flights into Midland Air and Space Port (MAF)
- Southwest Airlines on-time record
- Delta Air Lines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.