Memphis (MEM) to Houston (HOU): On-Time Performance
Data through July 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 80% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 70%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 2.3
- 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 7 a.m. (98% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 11 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 9 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 85% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 13 min |
| Friday | 78% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 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 operations23%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MEM to HOU delayed?
- 21% of MEM–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 12 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MEM to HOU?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (98% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (61%). 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 21% of the time.
- How often are MEM to HOU 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 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 1,685 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.