Houston (HOU) to Pittsburgh (PIT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Houston (HOU) to Pittsburgh (PIT) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 316 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 73% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.87
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 42m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,131 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from HOU to PIT
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (80% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 71% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 18 min |
| Friday | 70% | 17 min |
| Saturdaybest | 77% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft48%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HOU to PIT delayed?
- 28% of HOU–PIT 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 16 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from HOU to PIT?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (80% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from HOU to PIT?
- The scheduled HOU–PIT flight time averages 2h 42m over 1,131 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are HOU to PIT flights cancelled?
- 0.4% 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 PIT?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 50% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 42-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 671 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.