Birmingham (BHM) to Houston (HOU): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Birmingham (BHM) to Houston (HOU) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 95% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 64% — a 31-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 85% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 79%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 54m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 570 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BHM to HOU
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 87% | 11 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 11 min |
| Friday | 86% | 7 min |
| Saturday | 86% | 6 min |
| Sunday | 84% | 9 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft65%
- Airline operations19%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather2%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BHM to HOU delayed?
- 15% of BHM–HOU flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 10 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BHM to HOU?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (70%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BHM to HOU?
- The scheduled BHM–HOU flight time averages 1h 54m over 570 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are BHM to HOU flights cancelled?
- 0.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from BHM to HOU?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 922 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.