Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Houston (HOU): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Houston (HOU) effectively runs on two schedules. In February 2026, 98% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 53% — a 45-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 84% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (93% vs 74%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 27m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 359 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JAN to HOU
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 12 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 86% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 12 min |
| Fridaybest | 87% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 14 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 operations29%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JAN to HOU delayed?
- 16% of JAN–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 JAN to HOU?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from JAN to HOU?
- The scheduled JAN–HOU flight time averages 1h 27m over 359 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are JAN to HOU flights cancelled?
- 0.9% 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 JAN to HOU?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 53% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 98%. If your dates are flexible, that 45-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,459 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.