Is 45 minutes enough at AUS? 23% of inbound flights landed too late for it, allowing 30 minutes to reach the next gate. Book 80 minutes to keep the risk under 1 in 10, or 100 in July.
Separately, 1.3% of flights into AUS were cancelled or diverted (1.9% in July). That isn't a missed connection in the same sense: on one booking the airline rebooks you, though it can still cost you the day.
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Missed-connection risk by layover and month
Share of flights that landed at AUS too late for the connection (cancellations not included), pooled over 2023–2026. Read across your travel month.
| Layover | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 min | 27% | 21% | 27% | 26% | 36% | 35% | 37% | 29% | 22% | 24% | 24% | 26% | 28% |
| 50 min | 18% | 14% | 19% | 17% | 26% | 25% | 28% | 20% | 14% | 16% | 16% | 17% | 20% |
| 60 min | 13% | 10% | 14% | 12% | 19% | 19% | 21% | 15% | 10% | 11% | 11% | 12% | 15% |
| 75 min | 9% | 6% | 10% | 8% | 14% | 13% | 15% | 11% | 7% | 7% | 8% | 8% | 10% |
| 90 min | 7% | 5% | 7% | 6% | 10% | 10% | 11% | 8% | 5% | 5% | 6% | 6% | 7% |
| 120 min | 4% | 3% | 4% | 3% | 6% | 6% | 7% | 5% | 3% | 2% | 3% | 3% | 4% |
Counts flights that landed; cancelled and diverted inbound flights are reported separately above. Assumes 30 minutes to get off the plane and reach the next gate, and that the onward flight leaves on time. A terminal change or re-checking bags needs more.
Late in the day is riskier
Share of flights that would miss a 60-minute connection, by scheduled arrival time at AUS (past 12 months). Delays pile up through the day.
Riskiest flights in
| From | Flights | Miss 60 min |
|---|---|---|
| FLL Fort Lauderdale | 1,229 | 26% |
| DFW Dallas | 4,730 | 21% |
| CLT Charlotte | 1,647 | 20% |
| BOS Boston | 1,713 | 19% |
| ORD Chicago | 3,185 | 19% |
| SAN San Diego | 2,617 | 18% |
| SFO San Francisco | 2,786 | 18% |
| MIA Miami | 2,236 | 18% |
| PHL Philadelphia | 1,147 | 17% |
| LAS Las Vegas | 2,865 | 16% |
| EWR Newark | 2,056 | 16% |
| PHX Phoenix | 3,358 | 15% |
Safest flights in
| From | Flights | Miss 60 min |
|---|---|---|
| IND Indianapolis | 1,359 | 9% |
| IAD Washington | 1,104 | 10% |
| SLC Salt Lake City | 1,796 | 11% |
| RDU Raleigh | 1,227 | 11% |
| DTW Detroit | 1,307 | 11% |
| SEA Seattle | 2,090 | 11% |
| ATL Atlanta | 4,497 | 12% |
| TPA Tampa | 1,560 | 12% |
| BWI Baltimore | 1,254 | 12% |
| SJC San Jose | 1,108 | 12% |
| BNA Nashville | 3,033 | 13% |
| MSP Minneapolis | 1,686 | 13% |
Last flights of the day from AUS
If your inbound runs late and you miss one of these, the next flight is usually the next morning. Typical last scheduled departure over the past three months:
| To | Last departure | Flights / day |
|---|---|---|
| FLL Fort Lauderdale | 3:04 p.m. | 3.4 |
| BWI Baltimore | 4:20 p.m. | 3.5 |
| DTW Detroit | 4:31 p.m. | 3.8 |
| CLT Charlotte | 5:40 p.m. | 4 |
| MIA Miami | 6:02 p.m. | 6.6 |
| JFK New York | 6:02 p.m. | 6.5 |
| MSP Minneapolis | 6:04 p.m. | 4.7 |
| MCO Orlando | 6:05 p.m. | 8.4 |
| BOS Boston | 6:05 p.m. | 5.5 |
| EWR Newark | 6:15 p.m. | 4.4 |
| ORD Chicago | 6:33 p.m. | 8.7 |
| HOU Houston | 6:45 p.m. | 2.7 |
| MSY New Orleans | 6:50 p.m. | 4.7 |
| TPA Tampa | 6:88 p.m. | 4 |
| SEA Seattle | 7:07 p.m. | 6.9 |
| BNA Nashville | 7:13 p.m. | 7.9 |
| SLC Salt Lake City | 7:25 p.m. | 5.3 |
| IAH Houston | 7:44 p.m. | 7.9 |
| IND Indianapolis | 7:45 p.m. | 5.4 |
| DFW Dallas | 7:48 p.m. | 12.7 |
| ATL Atlanta | 7:50 p.m. | 12.2 |
| RDU Raleigh | 7:50 p.m. | 3.5 |
| SFO San Francisco | 8:01 p.m. | 7.9 |
| DEN Denver | 8:15 p.m. | 16.7 |
| SAN San Diego | 8:30 p.m. | 7 |
| PHX Phoenix | 8:35 p.m. | 8.4 |
| DAL Dallas | 8:50 p.m. | 6.4 |
| MDW Chicago | 8:50 p.m. | 3.9 |
| LAX Los Angeles | 8:54 p.m. | 11.2 |
| LAS Las Vegas | 8:55 p.m. | 8 |
Questions
Is 45 minutes enough for a connection at AUS?
Often, not always. Over the past year 23% of flights into Austin landed too late to leave 30 minutes to reach the next gate on a 45-minute layover. With 60 minutes it was 15%; with 90, 7%. Separately, 1.3% of inbound flights were cancelled or diverted; on one booking the airline rebooks you.
How long a layover do I need at AUS?
To keep the risk of a late inbound below 1 in 10, about 80 minutes on an average month and 100 minutes in July, the worst month. Add time if you change terminals or need to re-check bags.
An estimate from past arrival delays, not a guarantee. On one ticket, the airline will rebook you if you misconnect. On separate tickets you're on your own, so leave far more time. Method.