BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
DelayOddsKnow the route before you book
HOU→MSY

Houston, TX (HOU) to New Orleans, LA (MSY) flight delay odds

83.1% of 2,277 official scheduled HOU-to-MSY flights arrived on time; 9.4% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.2% 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
83.1%arrived on time
9.4%30+ min late
0.2%cancelled
2,277scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late3.9%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.2%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+1.3 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for HOU to MSY?

Among qualifying HOU-to-MSY departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 96.0% of 526 flights. Evening was lowest at 75.3% across 579 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning52696.0%1.7%0.0%
Late morning40189.0%6.2%0.0%
Afternoon53077.5%10.8%0.4%
Evening57975.3%14.9%0.2%
Night24176.3%14.9%0.4%

Which weekday was most reliable for HOU to MSY?

Among qualifying HOU-to-MSY weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 89.7% of 330 flights. Thursday was lowest at 78.0% across 345 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday34381.6%10.5%0.6%
Tuesday33089.7%5.5%0.0%
Wednesday32588.3%6.2%0.0%
Thursday34578.0%12.2%0.0%
Friday34181.8%9.4%0.0%
Saturday25884.5%10.1%0.0%
Sunday33578.8%11.6%0.6%

Which airline was most reliable for HOU to MSY?

Only Southwest Airlines met the HOU-to-MSY airline threshold: 83.1% of 2,277 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines2,27783.1%9.4%0.2%

Which month was most reliable for HOU to MSY?

Among qualifying HOU-to-MSY month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 91.5% of 176 flights. March 2026 was lowest at 70.0% across 200 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202518077.8%13.3%0.0%
August 202517785.9%7.3%0.0%
September 202517691.5%3.4%0.0%
October 202520585.4%8.3%0.0%
November 202519687.8%7.7%0.0%
December 202519284.4%7.3%0.5%
January 202618588.1%4.9%0.0%
February 202618788.2%4.8%0.0%
March 202620070.0%18.5%1.5%
April 202619386.5%5.7%0.0%
May 202619476.8%13.4%0.0%
June 202619276.6%16.7%0.0%

What drove HOU to MSY delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded HOU-to-MSY delay category, accounting for 53.6% of 18,757 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline33.7%
Late aircraft53.6%
National airspace7.8%
Weather4.7%
Security0.2%
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.