Best Time to Fly LAX to HOU: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
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Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,194 flights were scheduled from Los Angeles (LAX) to Houston (HOU) in the last 12 months, and 71.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.5 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (84% on time) and July the worst month (66%).
The cancellation rate was 0.2% (US average 1.8%).
LAX to HOU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 71.1% | 41 min | 0.2% | 1,194 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly LAX to HOU
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,377 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 94.4% | 0.0% | 524 |
| 6am–7am | 93.6% | 1.3% | 79 |
| 7am–8am | 87.9% | 0.0% | 34 |
| 8am–9am | 77.5% | 0.0% | 120 |
| 9am–10am | 83.6% | 1.8% | 113 |
| 10am–11am | 85.1% | 0.0% | 48 |
| 11am–12pm | 73.5% | 0.0% | 34 |
| 12pm–1pm | 72.3% | 0.0% | 196 |
| 1pm–2pm | 67.7% | 0.0% | 161 |
| 2pm–3pm | 52.3% | 0.0% | 196 |
| 3pm–4pm | 86.9% | 1.0% | 100 |
| 4pm–5pm | 79.1% | 0.0% | 67 |
| 5pm–6pm | 63.6% | 2.2% | 45 |
| 6pm–7pm | 51.2% | 0.8% | 130 |
| 7pm–8pm | 72.5% | 1.0% | 100 |
| 8pm–9pm | 72.5% | 0.0% | 40 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 11pm–12am | 78.6% | 0.0% | 389 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on LAX to HOU
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) | 84.3% | +4.8 pts | 0.0% | 51 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 74.1% | -5.4 pts | 0.0% | 108 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 71.1% | -8.4 pts | 0.2% | 448 |
| All other days | 79.5% | — | 0.3% | 1,770 |
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).