Harlingen/San Benito (HRL) to Houston (HOU): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Harlingen/San Benito (HRL) to Houston (HOU) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2025, 91% of arrivals were on time; in March 2026 that fell to 58% — a 33-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (92% vs 67%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 3.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 10m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 277 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from HRL to HOU
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (49%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 83% | 11 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 11 min |
| Friday | 82% | 10 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 12 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft47%
- Airline operations24%
- National airspace system28%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HRL to HOU delayed?
- 19% of HRL–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 HRL to HOU?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (49%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from HRL to HOU?
- The scheduled HRL–HOU flight time averages 1h 10m over 277 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are HRL to HOU flights cancelled?
- 1.1% 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 HRL to HOU?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2025 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,545 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.