Best Time to Fly ABQ to IAH: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Albuquerque International Sunport → George Bush Intercontinental/Houston
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 91.7% of Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston (IAH) flights arrived on time (474 scheduled flights). That is 14.1 points above the national average of 77.6%.
United Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 92.9%, while SkyWest Airlines trailed at 81.6%.
October has been the best month (97% on time) and Saturday the weakest day of the week (86%).
1.1% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ABQ to IAH on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 92.9% | 102 min | 1.2% | 425 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 81.6% | 99 min | 0.0% | 49 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ABQ to IAH
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 954 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 20 | |
| 7am–8am | 91.9% | 3.1% | 192 |
| 8am–9am | 93.8% | 0.9% | 536 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 20 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 83.5% | 2.3% | 87 |
| 2pm–3pm | 75.4% | 0.0% | 61 |
| 5pm–6pm | 92.1% | 0.0% | 38 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ABQ to IAH
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 18 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 84.8% | -5.8 pts | 2.1% | 47 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 93.3% | +2.7 pts | 2.9% | 138 |
| All other days | 90.6% | — | 1.1% | 751 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).