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Route on-time record

AUS to LGB: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Austin (Austin Bergstrom International Airport) to Long Beach (Long Beach International Airport). 470 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 73% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.0% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Southwest 178 at 4:25 PM.

Flying on a specific date? We’ll adjust for the month, the weekday and the forecast.

AUS → LGB

Austin to Long Beach: 470 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

73%

Cancelled

0.0%

avg delay 14 min

Best time to leave

9 AM to noon

88% on time vs 67% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Southwest

73% chance on time

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Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

  1. #1 · Southwest 178

    4:25 PM → 5:45 PM3h 20m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    69%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    64%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    22 min
    • Arrived on time 64% of the time (33 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 33 scheduled flights.
    • Departs outside AUS's trouble window (10 AM to 4 PM, when 79% of its 91 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (33 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 33 flights

    Find Southwest 178 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · Southwest 380

    5:00 PM → 6:15 PM3h 15m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    67%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    60%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    15 min
    • Arrived on time 60% of the time (55 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 55 scheduled flights.
    • Departs outside AUS's trouble window (10 AM to 4 PM, when 79% of its 91 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 55% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 55 flights

    Find Southwest 380 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Southwest Airlines73%

    470 flights · 73% on time as flown · 0.0% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

  • 9 AM to noon88%

    112 flights · avg delay 5 min

  • Noon to 3 PM78%

    32 flights · avg delay 10 min

  • 3 to 6 PM69%

    150 flights · avg delay 18 min

  • 6 to 9 PM67%

    176 flights · avg delay 16 min

Best day: Tuesday (84%). Worst: Sunday (72%).

Smarter routing

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  • AUS → LAX 81% chance on time

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  • AUS → ONT 76% chance on time

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On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

J
84
F
82
M
76
A
73
M
68
J
71
J
78
A
84
S
80
O
73
N
82
D
82

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft70%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)24%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume6%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

AUS to LGB questions

What time of day is best to fly AUS to LGB?
9 AM to noon: 88% of flights arrived on time, against 67% for departures 6 to 9 PM.
Which airline is most on time from AUS to LGB?
Southwest, with a season-adjusted 73% chance of operating and arriving on time over 470 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on AUS to LGB?
May (68% on time); the best was January (84%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?
No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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