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

New York, NY (LGA) to Houston, TX (HOU) flight delay odds

69.8% of 1,359 official scheduled LGA-to-HOU flights arrived on time; 17.6% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.6% 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 SIGNALVariable
69.8%arrived on time
17.6%30+ min late
2.6%cancelled
1,359scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.9%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.5%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+9.0 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for LGA to HOU?

Among qualifying LGA-to-HOU departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 86.3% of 357 flights. Evening was lowest at 53.9% across 241 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning35786.3%7.0%2.2%
Late morning31674.4%10.8%2.8%
Afternoon44562.0%22.0%2.5%
Evening24153.9%34.0%3.3%

Which weekday was most reliable for LGA to HOU?

Among qualifying LGA-to-HOU weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 74.5% of 212 flights. Saturday was lowest at 62.6% across 131 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday20866.3%17.3%5.3%
Tuesday21274.5%12.7%2.8%
Wednesday20874.5%16.3%1.9%
Thursday20669.9%17.0%2.9%
Friday20873.6%14.4%0.5%
Saturday13162.6%26.0%0.8%
Sunday18664.0%23.1%3.8%

Which airline was most reliable for LGA to HOU?

Only Southwest Airlines met the LGA-to-HOU airline threshold: 69.8% of 1,359 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines1,35969.8%17.6%2.6%

Which month was most reliable for LGA to HOU?

Among qualifying LGA-to-HOU month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 82.4% of 108 flights. May 2026 was lowest at 60.5% across 119 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202511664.7%19.8%2.6%
August 202511077.3%16.4%0.0%
September 202510882.4%12.0%0.0%
October 202511268.8%17.0%2.7%
November 202511163.1%24.3%1.8%
December 202512062.5%23.3%0.8%
January 202611678.4%9.5%5.2%
February 202610476.9%6.7%6.7%
March 202611669.0%18.1%7.8%
April 202611572.2%19.1%0.9%
May 202611960.5%21.0%0.8%
June 202611264.3%22.3%2.7%

What drove LGA to HOU delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded LGA-to-HOU delay category, accounting for 48.6% of 23,509 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline22.5%
Late aircraft48.6%
National airspace24.4%
Weather3.9%
Security0.5%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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