Victoria (VCT) to Houston (IAH): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Victoria (VCT) to Houston (IAH) effectively runs on two schedules. In February 2026, 92% of arrivals were on time; in June 2026 that fell to 57% — a 35-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 71%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 36 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.9%
- Flights/day
- 1.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 53m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 123 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from VCT to IAH
Aim for departures around 3 p.m. (89% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 37 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 90% | 28 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 34 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 33 min |
| Friday | 77% | 31 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 43 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 46 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft49%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from VCT to IAH delayed?
- 21% of VCT–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 36 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from VCT to IAH?
- Departures around 3 p.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from VCT to IAH?
- The scheduled VCT–IAH flight time averages 53m over 123 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are VCT to IAH flights cancelled?
- 2.9% 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 VCT to IAH?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 35-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,294 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.