Midland/Odessa (MAF) to Houston (IAH): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MAF–IAH. September 2024 flights landed on schedule 96% of the time, but July 2026 dropped to 60% — a gap of 36 points. Across the full period the route averages 83% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 2.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 34m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 429 mi
Best airline from MAF to IAH
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 84% | 16 min | 1.3% | 933 |
| United Airlines | 82% | 14 min | 1.1% | 629 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MAF to IAH
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (73%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 14 min |
| Friday | 79% | 21 min |
| Saturdaybest | 90% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 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 aircraft22%
- Airline operations40%
- National airspace system27%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MAF to IAH delayed?
- 17% of MAF–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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MAF to IAH?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 933 flights. 2 airlines flew MAF–IAH frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MAF to IAH?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (73%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MAF to IAH?
- The scheduled MAF–IAH flight time averages 1h 34m over 429 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are MAF to IAH flights cancelled?
- 1.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from MAF to IAH?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,562 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.