Best Time to Fly ELP to HOU: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
El Paso International → William P Hobby
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,037 flights were scheduled from El Paso (ELP) to Houston (HOU) in the last 12 months, and 83.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.1 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (87% on time) and June the worst month (78%).
The cancellation rate was 0.5% (US average 1.8%).
ELP to HOU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 83.7% | 54 min | 0.5% | 1,037 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ELP to HOU
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,084 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 92.3% | 0.0% | 39 |
| 6am–7am | 94.4% | 1.3% | 398 |
| 7am–8am | 92.0% | 0.3% | 290 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 3 | |
| 9am–10am | 95.5% | 0.0% | 44 |
| 10am–11am | 86.3% | 0.9% | 223 |
| 11am–12pm | 88.2% | 0.8% | 247 |
| 12pm–1pm | 83.3% | 0.0% | 102 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 11 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 84.8% | 0.6% | 179 |
| 3pm–4pm | 75.9% | 0.0% | 262 |
| 4pm–5pm | 65.0% | 0.4% | 259 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 18 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 5 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ELP to HOU
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) | 93.2% | +7.1 pts | 0.0% | 44 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 73.7% | -12.4 pts | 0.0% | 95 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 80.9% | -5.2 pts | 0.6% | 350 |
| All other days | 86.1% | — | 0.6% | 1,595 |
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).