Likely delayed: there are delays at DL 2098's airports as of 6:46 PM ET. It arrived on time 89.8% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 1h 14m. 4.3% of flights were cancelled. AUS has major delays (runway construction, max 3 hours and 3 minutes), so this flight is likely to be delayed.
Likely delayed
Likely delayed: AUS has major delays (runway construction, max 3 hours and 3 minutes). Scheduled to leave at 7:20 AM local time.
Cancellation risk: High 4.3% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026; AUS has major delays; rough weather at AUS.
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
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| AUS → BOS Austin, TX to Boston, MA | 7:20 AM → 12:29 PM | 90% |
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How reliable is DL 2098?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 89.8% |
| Average delay when late | 74 min |
| Cancelled | 4.3% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 92 |
Best and worst days to fly DL 2098
DL 2098 was most reliable on Mondays (100% on time) and least reliable on Saturdays (77%).
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Why it runs late
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Share of delay minutes by cause, as reported by Delta to the Department of Transportation.
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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 DL 2098 delayed today?
AUS has major delays (runway construction, max 3 hours and 3 minutes), so this flight is likely to be delayed. Checked 6:46 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the Delta app.
Is DL 2098 usually on time?
DL 2098 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 89.8% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 74 minutes when late.
How often is DL 2098 cancelled?
4.3% of DL 2098 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.