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

Memphis, TN (MEM) to Houston, TX (HOU) flight delay odds

78.0% of 819 official scheduled MEM-to-HOU flights arrived on time; 12.2% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.7% 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
78.0%arrived on time
12.2%30+ min late
0.7%cancelled
819scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late5.5%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.5%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+3.5 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for MEM to HOU?

Among qualifying MEM-to-HOU departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 91.8% of 330 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 66.4% across 116 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning33091.8%3.9%1.2%
Late morning5180.4%7.8%0.0%
Afternoon11666.4%19.0%0.0%
Evening32267.7%18.9%0.6%

Which weekday was most reliable for MEM to HOU?

Among qualifying MEM-to-HOU weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 86.4% of 118 flights. Sunday was lowest at 69.8% across 116 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday13976.3%11.5%0.7%
Tuesday11886.4%11.0%0.0%
Wednesday11486.0%7.9%0.0%
Thursday13975.5%12.2%0.0%
Friday13674.3%16.9%0.7%
Saturday5780.7%10.5%1.8%
Sunday11669.8%13.8%2.6%

Which airline was most reliable for MEM to HOU?

Only Southwest Airlines met the MEM-to-HOU airline threshold: 78.0% of 819 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines81978.0%12.2%0.7%

Which month was most reliable for MEM to HOU?

Among qualifying MEM-to-HOU month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 89.9% of 69 flights. June 2026 was lowest at 65.8% across 76 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20256972.5%14.5%0.0%
August 20256971.0%21.7%1.4%
September 20256989.9%1.4%0.0%
October 20257885.9%3.8%0.0%
November 20255875.9%12.1%0.0%
December 20256183.6%9.8%0.0%
January 20265882.8%5.2%6.9%
February 20265288.5%5.8%0.0%
March 20268181.5%11.1%1.2%
April 20267477.0%8.1%0.0%
May 20267466.2%24.3%0.0%
June 20267665.8%25.0%0.0%

What drove MEM to HOU delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded MEM-to-HOU delay category, accounting for 54.4% of 8,707 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline22.8%
Late aircraft54.4%
National airspace20.8%
Weather2.0%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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