Best Time to Fly IAH to HOB: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
George Bush Intercontinental/Houston → Lea County Regional
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
293 flights were scheduled from Houston (IAH) to Hobbs (HOB) in the last 12 months, and 74.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.3 points below the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
September has been the best month (85% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (53%).
1.0% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
IAH to HOB on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 74.3% | 160 min | 1.0% | 293 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly IAH to HOB
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 658 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 73.3% | 2.5% | 479 |
| 8pm–9pm | 75.0% | 1.1% | 177 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on IAH to HOB
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 14 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 30 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 63.5% | -11.7 pts | 3.9% | 77 |
| All other days | 75.2% | — | 1.9% | 537 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).