Likely delayed: there are delays at AS 540's airports as of 6:45 PM ET. It arrived on time 74.2% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 30 minutes. 3.3% of flights were cancelled. AUS has major delays (runway construction, max 3 hours and 3 minutes), so this flight is likely to be delayed.
High cancellation risk
Next leg PDX → AUS, scheduled 10:30 AM local time. No delays at PDX right now. Line up a backup option.
3.3% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026; AUS has major delays; rough weather at AUS.
Estimate from the schedule, live position and airport conditions, if this flight operates today. Check Alaska Airlines for official times.
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
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| PDX → AUS Portland, OR to Austin, TX | 10:30 AM → 4:38 PM | 74% |
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How reliable is AS 540?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 74.2% |
| Average delay when late | 30 min |
| Cancelled | 3.3% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 92 |
Best and worst days to fly AS 540
AS 540 was most reliable on Fridays (85% on time) and least reliable on Tuesdays (58%).
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Why it runs late
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Share of delay minutes by cause, as reported by Alaska Airlines to the Department of Transportation.
Other flights PDX → AUS
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Live status at its airports
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About this data
On-time history: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Reporting Carrier On-Time Performance, June-August 2026. Live conditions: live airport status. "On time" means arriving within 15 minutes of schedule.
Common questions
Is AS 540 delayed today?
AUS has major delays (runway construction, max 3 hours and 3 minutes), so this flight is likely to be delayed. Checked 6:45 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the Alaska Airlines app.
Is AS 540 usually on time?
AS 540 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 74.2% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 30 minutes when late.
How often is AS 540 cancelled?
3.3% of AS 540 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.