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

Houston, TX (HOU) to Raleigh/Durham, NC (RDU) flight delay odds

71.2% of 354 official scheduled HOU-to-RDU flights arrived on time; 15.3% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.6% 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
71.2%arrived on time
15.3%30+ min late
0.6%cancelled
354scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late5.9%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late0.6%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+9.8 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for HOU to RDU?

Among qualifying HOU-to-RDU departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 81.9% of 160 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 62.3% across 159 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Late morning16081.9%8.8%0.0%
Afternoon15962.3%20.8%0.6%

Which weekday was most reliable for HOU to RDU?

Among qualifying HOU-to-RDU weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 85.1% of 47 flights. Sunday was lowest at 56.2% across 64 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday5273.1%11.5%0.0%
Tuesday4477.3%11.4%0.0%
Wednesday4379.1%11.6%0.0%
Thursday5269.2%19.2%0.0%
Friday5265.4%17.3%0.0%
Saturday4785.1%8.5%0.0%
Sunday6456.2%23.4%3.1%

Which airline was most reliable for HOU to RDU?

Only Southwest Airlines met the HOU-to-RDU airline threshold: 71.2% of 354 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines35471.2%15.3%0.6%

Which month was most reliable for HOU to RDU?

Among qualifying HOU-to-RDU month results, February 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 88.9% of 27 flights. March 2026 was lowest at 48.1% across 27 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20253158.1%22.6%0.0%
August 20252373.9%13.0%0.0%
September 20252185.7%14.3%0.0%
October 20253464.7%17.6%0.0%
November 20253387.9%6.1%0.0%
December 20253381.8%9.1%0.0%
January 20262882.1%7.1%3.6%
February 20262788.9%7.4%0.0%
March 20262748.1%22.2%3.7%
April 20263265.6%18.8%0.0%
May 20263560.0%20.0%0.0%
June 20263063.3%23.3%0.0%

What drove HOU to RDU delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded HOU-to-RDU delay category, accounting for 41.3% of 4,121 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline35.7%
Late aircraft41.3%
National airspace18.2%
Weather4.4%
Security0.3%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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