85% of flights from Midland to Austin arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is better than the typical U.S. route. Most reliable airline: Southwest Airlines (85%). 5% 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 MAF → AUS: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 55% of the time. About 1 in 21 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 101 three hours or more; 0.4% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early85%
- 15–30 min late5.5%
- 30–60 min late4.7%
- 1–2 hours late3.4%
- 2–3 hours late0.4%
- 3+ hours late1.0%
- Diverted0.0%
- Cancelled0.4%
Share of all 506 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 | 85% | 0.6% | −10 min | 4.8% | +55 min | Southwest Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines | 194 | 85% | 0.0% | −15 min | 4.6% | +85 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 MAF). 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 (93%). Worst: July (68%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 78 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 78 | — | — |
| Thursday | 82 | — | — |
| Friday | 81 | — | — |
| Saturday | 27 | — | — |
| Sunday | 77 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 2
Month by month
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2025 | 4 | 25% | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2025 | 4 | 25% | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | 4 | 25% | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | 4 | 25% | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
Questions
How often are flights from MAF to AUS on time?
85% of 506 scheduled flights from Midland/Odessa, TX to Austin, TX arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.4% were cancelled.
Which airline is most on time from MAF to AUS?
Southwest Airlines: 85% of its 312 flights on the route arrived on time. Delta Air Lines: 85%.
What month has the most delays from MAF to AUS?
July (68% on time). The best month is February (93%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- AUS → MAF (return)
- Midland Air and Space Port (MAF) delays by hour
- Flights into Austin-Bergstrom (AUS)
- 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.