Best Time to Fly IAH to PIB: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
George Bush Intercontinental/Houston → Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
627 flights were scheduled from Houston (IAH) to Hattiesburg/Laurel (PIB) in the last 12 months, and 73.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.2 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 (84% on time) and Monday the weakest day of the week (68%).
1.0% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
IAH to PIB 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 | 73.4% | 79 min | 1.0% | 627 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly IAH to PIB
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,254 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 75.5% | 0.5% | 639 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 13 | |
| 11am–12pm | 66.7% | 2.9% | 34 |
| 12pm–1pm | 71.0% | 2.2% | 227 |
| 1pm–2pm | 84.8% | 0.0% | 33 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 22 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 74.0% | 3.1% | 286 |
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 PIB
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 | 24 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 70.6% | -3.3 pts | 3.8% | 53 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 76.8% | +2.9 pts | 1.4% | 214 |
| All other days | 73.9% | — | 1.4% | 963 |
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).