Houston (IAH) to Eagle (EGE): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Houston (IAH) to Eagle (EGE) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 206 departures over the past year, roughly 4 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
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.56
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 8m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 934 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from IAH to EGE
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (69% on-time); avoid 9 a.m. departures (47%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 13 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 68% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 55% | 27 min |
| Friday | 65% | 25 min |
| Saturday | 60% | 26 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 21 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft32%
- Airline operations15%
- National airspace system35%
- Weather19%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from IAH to EGE delayed?
- 34% of IAH–EGE 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 21 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from IAH to EGE?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (69% on-time), while departures around 9 a.m. have the worst (47%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from IAH to EGE?
- The scheduled IAH–EGE flight time averages 3h 8m over 934 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 34% of the time.
- How often are IAH to EGE flights cancelled?
- 1.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for IAH to EGE?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 82% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Thursday trails at 55%.
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Based on 371 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.