Summary
A study by AirAdvisor looked at flight delay data from major U.S. airports in 2025 and found that some airports in Texas and Florida are more likely to experience long delays. Austin-Bergstrom in Texas had the worst record for delays, followed by Chicago O'Hare and Jacksonville International Airport in Florida.
Key Facts
- The study focused on flight delays of 180 minutes or more at 47 U.S. airports.
- Austin-Bergstrom International in Texas had the most significant delays.
- Chicago O’Hare and Jacksonville International were also among the top for delays.
- Delays were assessed by both frequency and severity.
- Airports with high passenger volumes, like Los Angeles, still had many delayed flights, even with moderate delay rates.
- Palm Beach International Airport in Florida had the highest rate of long delays.
- Smaller airports like Southwest Florida and Norfolk also ranked high for delays.
- Charlotte Douglas and George Bush Airports had average delays of over six hours.
