Best Time to Fly ICT to IAH: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National → George Bush Intercontinental/Houston
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 85.1% of Wichita (ICT) to Houston (IAH) flights arrived on time (561 scheduled flights). That is 7.5 points above the national average of 77.6%.
United Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 91.8%, while SkyWest Airlines trailed at 82.2%.
February has been the best month (93% on time) and Monday the weakest day of the week (76%).
1.2% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ICT to IAH 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 91.8% | 77 min | 1.2% | 172 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 82.2% | 99 min | 1.3% | 389 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ICT to IAH
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,082 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 89.3% | 2.5% | 365 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 9am–10am | 90.2% | 0.8% | 134 |
| 11am–12pm | 81.0% | 0.0% | 122 |
| 1pm–2pm | 69.7% | 0.0% | 78 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 24 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 73.1% | 0.7% | 303 |
| 5pm–6pm | 75.5% | 2.0% | 50 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 4 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ICT to IAH
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) | 93.0% | +9.2 pts | 0.0% | 43 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 84.4% | +0.6 pts | 4.3% | 47 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 69.4% | -14.4 pts | 1.0% | 200 |
| All other days | 83.8% | — | 1.4% | 792 |
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).