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

Houston, TX (HOU) to Oakland, CA (OAK) flight delay odds

74.4% of 375 official scheduled HOU-to-OAK flights arrived on time; 13.3% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.3% 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 SIGNALGenerally reliable
74.4%arrived on time
13.3%30+ min late
0.3%cancelled
375scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late6.7%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.3%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+6.9 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for HOU to OAK?

Among qualifying HOU-to-OAK departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 91.5% of 129 flights. Evening was lowest at 45.2% across 62 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning12991.5%4.7%0.0%
Late morning8578.8%7.1%0.0%
Afternoon8968.5%18.0%0.0%
Evening6245.2%29.0%1.6%

Which weekday was most reliable for HOU to OAK?

Among qualifying HOU-to-OAK weekday results, Friday had the highest on-time rate: 82.7% of 52 flights. Saturday was lowest at 68.4% across 57 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday5269.2%15.4%0.0%
Tuesday5379.2%11.3%0.0%
Wednesday5273.1%13.5%0.0%
Thursday5273.1%13.5%0.0%
Friday5282.7%5.8%1.9%
Saturday5768.4%15.8%0.0%
Sunday5775.4%17.5%0.0%

Which airline was most reliable for HOU to OAK?

Only Southwest Airlines met the HOU-to-OAK airline threshold: 74.4% of 375 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines37574.4%13.3%0.3%

Which month was most reliable for HOU to OAK?

Among qualifying HOU-to-OAK month results, May 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 93.5% of 31 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 51.6% across 31 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20253151.6%29.0%0.0%
August 20253154.8%19.4%0.0%
September 20253053.3%10.0%0.0%
October 20253580.0%14.3%0.0%
November 20253369.7%21.2%3.0%
December 20253381.8%3.0%0.0%
January 20263284.4%9.4%0.0%
February 20262892.9%3.6%0.0%
March 20263190.3%3.2%0.0%
April 20263083.3%13.3%0.0%
May 20263193.5%3.2%0.0%
June 20263056.7%30.0%0.0%

What drove HOU to OAK delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded HOU-to-OAK delay category, accounting for 52.2% of 4,381 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline36.2%
Late aircraft52.2%
National airspace8.0%
Weather3.6%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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