75% of flights from Austin to Panama City arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The noon departures ran on time 78% of the time; the 3 p.m. ones 66%. Most reliable airline: Delta Air Lines (79%). 7% 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 → ECP: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 61% of the time. About 1 in 16 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 158 three hours or more; 0.0% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early75%
- 15–30 min late10%
- 30–60 min late7.6%
- 1–2 hours late3.6%
- 2–3 hours late1.9%
- 3+ hours late0.6%
- Diverted0.9%
- Cancelled0.0%
Share of all 632 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 | 320 | 72% | 0.0% | 0 min | 5.3% | +44 min | Southwest Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines | 312 | 79% | 0.0% | −6 min | 7.1% | +70 min | SkyWest 96%, Delta Air Lines 4% |
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 airline and hour
| Departs | Delta Air Lines |
|---|---|
| noon | 80% |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: April (78%). Worst: June (68%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 90 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 81 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 81 | — | — |
| Thursday | 88 | — | — |
| Friday | 90 | — | — |
| Saturday | 112 | 79% | 0.0% |
| Sunday | 90 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 3767 | 12:29 p.m. | 300 | 79% | 0.0% | −6 min | SkyWest |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2026 | 3 | 67% | 0 |
| Aug 1, 2026 | 3 | 67% | 0 |
| Jun 13, 2026 | 3 | 67% | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2026 | 3 | 100% | 0 |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 3 | 100% | 0 |
Questions
How often are flights from AUS to ECP on time?
75% of 632 scheduled flights from Austin, TX to Panama City, FL arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.0% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly AUS to ECP?
Flights scheduled to leave at noon were the most reliable (78% on time). The 3 p.m. departures were the least (66%).
Which airline is most on time from AUS to ECP?
Delta Air Lines: 79% of its 312 flights on the route arrived on time. Southwest Airlines: 72%.
What month has the most delays from AUS to ECP?
June (68% on time). The best month is April (78%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- ECP → AUS (return)
- Austin-Bergstrom (AUS) delays by hour
- Flights into Northwest Florida Beaches (ECP)
- 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.