Memphis (MEM) to Houston (HOU): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Memphis (MEM) to Houston (HOU) effectively runs on two schedules. In April 2025, 93% of arrivals were on time; in June 2025 that fell to 59% — a 34-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 73%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 2.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 41m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 484 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MEM to HOU
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 10 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 88% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 87% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 13 min |
| Friday | 80% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft55%
- Airline operations24%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MEM to HOU delayed?
- 19% of MEM–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 11 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MEM to HOU?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (67%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MEM to HOU?
- The scheduled MEM–HOU flight time averages 1h 41m over 484 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are MEM to HOU flights cancelled?
- 1.3% 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 MEM to HOU?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 59% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2025 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,595 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.