New York (LGA) to Houston (HOU): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
New York (LGA) to Houston (HOU) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 90% of arrivals were on time; in June 2025 that fell to 59% — a 32-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 74% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 61%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.7%
- Flights/day
- 3.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 3m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,428 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to HOU
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 17 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 78% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 19 min |
| Friday | 74% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 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 aircraft44%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to HOU delayed?
- 26% of LGA–HOU 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 17 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to HOU?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (54%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LGA to HOU?
- The scheduled LGA–HOU flight time averages 4h 3m over 1,428 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are LGA to HOU flights cancelled?
- 2.7% 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 LGA to HOU?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 59% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,834 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.