BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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HOU→LGB

Houston, TX (HOU) to Long Beach, CA (LGB) flight delay odds

84.1% of 484 official scheduled HOU-to-LGB flights arrived on time; 7.6% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.4% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALLower disruption
84.1%arrived on time
7.6%30+ min late
0.4%cancelled
484scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late3.1%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late0.4%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+0.6 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for HOU to LGB?

Among qualifying HOU-to-LGB departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 91.3% of 196 flights. Late morning was lowest at 78.0% across 41 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning19691.3%3.6%0.5%
Late morning4178.0%7.3%0.0%
Afternoon8879.5%12.5%0.0%
Evening15979.2%10.1%0.6%

Which weekday was most reliable for HOU to LGB?

Among qualifying HOU-to-LGB weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 90.5% of 74 flights. Sunday was lowest at 79.0% across 62 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday7586.7%5.3%0.0%
Tuesday7490.5%5.4%0.0%
Wednesday7183.1%5.6%0.0%
Thursday7382.2%6.8%0.0%
Friday7781.8%7.8%2.6%
Saturday5284.6%7.7%0.0%
Sunday6279.0%16.1%0.0%

Which airline was most reliable for HOU to LGB?

Only Southwest Airlines met the HOU-to-LGB airline threshold: 84.1% of 484 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines48484.1%7.6%0.4%

Which month was most reliable for HOU to LGB?

Among qualifying HOU-to-LGB month results, November 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 97.8% of 45 flights. August 2025 was lowest at 71.2% across 52 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20255477.8%13.0%0.0%
August 20255271.2%13.5%0.0%
September 20255294.2%1.9%0.0%
October 20255388.7%3.8%0.0%
November 20254597.8%2.2%0.0%
December 20254486.4%4.5%2.3%
January 20263479.4%11.8%0.0%
February 20262885.7%14.3%0.0%
March 20263180.6%6.5%0.0%
April 20263086.7%0.0%0.0%
May 20263174.2%6.5%3.2%
June 20263083.3%16.7%0.0%

What drove HOU to LGB delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded HOU-to-LGB delay category, accounting for 39.2% of 3,034 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline39.2%
Late aircraft35.5%
National airspace18.1%
Weather6.3%
Security0.9%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

Weather, schedules and operations change. For a trip you have already booked, use the airline or airport for live status.