Wichita (ICT) to Houston (IAH): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Wichita (ICT) to Houston (IAH) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2025, 95% of arrivals were on time; in June 2026 that fell to 41% — a 54-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Flights/day
- 1.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 57m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 542 mi
Best airline from ICT to IAH
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 92% | 7 min | 1.2% | 173 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 78% | 20 min | 1.8% | 964 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ICT to IAH
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 20 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 23 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 19 min |
| Friday | 80% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft40%
- Airline operations39%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ICT to IAH delayed?
- 20% of ICT–IAH 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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ICT to IAH?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 92%, based on 173 flights. 2 airlines flew ICT–IAH frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ICT to IAH?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ICT to IAH?
- The scheduled ICT–IAH flight time averages 1h 57m over 542 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are ICT to IAH flights cancelled?
- 1.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ICT to IAH?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 41% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 54-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,137 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.