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Corpus Christi (CRP) to Houston (HOU): On-Time Performance

Data through May 2026

Corpus Christi (CRP) to Houston (HOU) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2026, 97% of arrivals were on time; in July 2025 that fell to 74% — a 23-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 84% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 73%), which matters most in the rough months.

On-time
84%
arrived <15 min late
Avg delay
12 min
completed flights
Cancelled
0.7%
Flights/day
2.7
last 12 months
Duration
1h 3m
scheduled
Distance
187 mi

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for CRP to HOU flights50%75%100%June 2024: 77% on-time (105 flights)77Jun 2024July 2024: 75% on-time (111 flights)75August 2024: 83% on-time (82 flights)83September 2024: 83% on-time (77 flights)83Sep 2024October 2024: 81% on-time (78 flights)81November 2024: 90% on-time (78 flights)90December 2024: 76% on-time (78 flights)76Dec 2024January 2025: 94% on-time (71 flights)94February 2025: 87% on-time (71 flights)87March 2025: 92% on-time (86 flights)92Mar 2025April 2025: 78% on-time (78 flights)78May 2025: 80% on-time (80 flights)80June 2025: 75% on-time (84 flights)75Jun 2025July 2025: 74% on-time (89 flights)74August 2025: 86% on-time (79 flights)86September 2025: 94% on-time (77 flights)94Sep 2025October 2025: 87% on-time (87 flights)87November 2025: 92% on-time (78 flights)92December 2025: 90% on-time (77 flights)90Dec 2025January 2026: 97% on-time (71 flights)97February 2026: 94% on-time (71 flights)94March 2026: 75% on-time (87 flights)75Mar 2026April 2026: 87% on-time (86 flights)87May 2026: 84% on-time (88 flights)84

Best time to fly from CRP to HOU

Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (71%).

On-time percentage by scheduled departure hour, CRP to HOU5 a.m.: 96% on-time (52 flights)56 a.m.: 91% on-time (564 flights)67 a.m.: 84% on-time (110 flights)710 a.m.: 85% on-time (117 flights)1011 a.m.: 85% on-time (211 flights)1112 p.m.: 88% on-time (265 flights)121 p.m.: 84% on-time (81 flights)132 p.m.: 76% on-time (73 flights)143 p.m.: 80% on-time (20 flights)154 p.m.: 78% on-time (76 flights)165 p.m.: 71% on-time (142 flights)176 p.m.: 74% on-time (189 flights)187 p.m.: 65% on-time (20 flights)198 p.m.: 80% on-time (45 flights)20scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Monday83%10 min
Tuesday85%10 min
Wednesday80%17 min
Thursday82%15 min
Friday86%8 min
Saturdaybest87%11 min
Sunday86%10 min

What causes delays on this route

Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.

  • Late-arriving aircraft46%
  • Airline operations27%
  • National airspace system25%
  • Weather2%

Frequently asked questions

How often are flights from CRP to HOU delayed?
16% of CRP–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 12 minutes.
What is the best time of day to fly from CRP to HOU?
Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (71%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
How long is the flight from CRP to HOU?
The scheduled CRP–HOU flight time averages 1h 3m over 187 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
How often are CRP to HOU flights cancelled?
0.7% 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 CRP to HOU?
July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 74% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2026 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 23-point gap is worth planning around.

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Based on 1,969 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.