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

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

74.2% of 4,060 official scheduled LGA-to-IAH flights arrived on time; 15.9% 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
74.2%arrived on time
15.9%30+ min late
2.6%cancelled
4,060scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late9.5%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.6%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.3%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+6.7 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for LGA to IAH?

Among qualifying LGA-to-IAH departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 88.4% of 1,115 flights. Evening was lowest at 59.8% across 876 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning1,11588.4%4.7%2.4%
Late morning81475.2%14.0%3.7%
Afternoon1,25571.1%17.5%1.6%
Evening87659.8%29.6%3.2%

Which weekday was most reliable for LGA to IAH?

Among qualifying LGA-to-IAH weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 78.0% of 636 flights. Sunday was lowest at 69.4% across 581 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday62471.5%18.3%4.5%
Tuesday63678.0%13.4%1.9%
Wednesday61474.6%15.3%2.1%
Thursday60573.7%16.2%2.3%
Friday61176.4%14.4%1.6%
Saturday38976.6%13.6%2.8%
Sunday58169.4%19.3%2.9%

Which airline was most reliable for LGA to IAH?

Among qualifying LGA-to-IAH airline results, SkyWest Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 78.1% of 32 flights. Delta Air Lines was lowest at 71.3% across 1,342 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
United Airlines2,38275.5%15.4%1.8%
Delta Air Lines1,34271.3%17.8%3.7%
Spirit Airlines30476.6%11.2%3.9%
SkyWest Airlines3278.1%15.6%3.1%

Which month was most reliable for LGA to IAH?

Among qualifying LGA-to-IAH month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 85.9% of 369 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 66.6% across 380 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202538066.6%25.3%3.2%
August 202537779.6%14.6%0.5%
September 202536985.9%10.0%0.0%
October 202537668.4%17.8%2.4%
November 202535374.5%17.0%1.1%
December 202535067.7%18.3%4.3%
January 202628979.9%9.3%4.5%
February 202624178.8%10.8%5.8%
March 202627371.1%14.7%8.8%
April 202636580.0%12.6%1.1%
May 202634768.6%20.5%1.4%
June 202634071.2%16.2%0.9%

What drove LGA to IAH delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded LGA-to-IAH delay category, accounting for 35.6% of 78,463 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline35.6%
Late aircraft33.3%
National airspace25.4%
Weather5.6%
Security0.1%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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