Hattiesburg/Laurel (PIB) to Houston (IAH): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Hattiesburg/Laurel (PIB) to Houston (IAH) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 92% of arrivals were on time; in June 2026 that fell to 63% — a 30-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Flights/day
- 1.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 36m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 372 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PIB to IAH
Aim for departures around 7 p.m. (97% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (76%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 22 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 15 min |
| Friday | 84% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 35 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 30 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft50%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PIB to IAH delayed?
- 18% of PIB–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 20 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PIB to IAH?
- Departures around 7 p.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (76%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PIB to IAH?
- The scheduled PIB–IAH flight time averages 1h 36m over 372 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are PIB to IAH flights cancelled?
- 1.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from PIB to IAH?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,263 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.