Best Time to Fly MKE to IAH: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
General Mitchell International → George Bush Intercontinental/Houston
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 80.7% of Milwaukee (MKE) to Houston (IAH) flights arrived on time (238 scheduled flights). That is 3.0 points above the national average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (92% on time) and May the worst month (66%).
The cancellation rate was 0.0% (US average 1.8%).
MKE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 81.9% | 58 min | 0.0% | 216 |
| United Airlines | Limited data | 22 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MKE to IAH
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 362 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 79.4% | 0.0% | 199 |
| 10am–11am | 87.7% | 0.0% | 122 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 26 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 15 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MKE to IAH
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 79.7% | -3.1 pts | 0.0% | 113 |
| All other days | 82.7% | — | 0.0% | 249 |
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).