Houston (HOU) to Jacksonville (JAX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Houston (HOU) to Jacksonville (JAX) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 294 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 66% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 66%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 0.81
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 5m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 815 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from HOU to JAX
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (89% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 59% | 23 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 74% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 65% | 21 min |
| Thursday | 63% | 23 min |
| Friday | 65% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 63% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft54%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HOU to JAX delayed?
- 34% of HOU–JAX flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 19 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from HOU to JAX?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (54%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from HOU to JAX?
- The scheduled HOU–JAX flight time averages 2h 5m over 815 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 34% of the time.
- How often are HOU to JAX flights cancelled?
- 0.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from HOU to JAX?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 39% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 58-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 645 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.