Oakland (OAK) to Houston (HOU): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Oakland (OAK) to Houston (HOU) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2024, 100% of arrivals were on time; in June 2025 that fell to 60% — a 40-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 84% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 7 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. (93% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 87% | 6 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 88% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 9 min |
| Friday | 83% | 10 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 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 aircraft20%
- Airline operations61%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from OAK to HOU delayed?
- 16% of OAK–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 7 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from OAK to HOU?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (56%). 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 16% of the time.
- How often are OAK to HOU flights cancelled?
- 0.6% 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 OAK to HOU?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 40-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 817 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.