Oakland (OAK) to Houston (HOU): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Oakland (OAK) to Houston (HOU) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2024, 100% of arrivals were on time; in July 2026 that fell to 36% — a 65-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 9 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 43m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,642 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from OAK to HOU
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (50%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 84% | 7 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 10 min |
| Friday | 79% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 6 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft17%
- Airline operations64%
- National airspace system18%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from OAK to HOU delayed?
- 19% of OAK–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 9 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from OAK to HOU?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (50%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from OAK to HOU?
- The scheduled OAK–HOU flight time averages 3h 43m over 1,642 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are OAK to HOU flights cancelled?
- 0.6% 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 OAK to HOU?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 36% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 65-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 824 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.