Best Time to Fly IAH to ICT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
George Bush Intercontinental/Houston → Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
561 flights were scheduled from Houston (IAH) to Wichita (ICT) in the last 12 months, and 79.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.9 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 82.0%, while United Airlines trailed at 73.8%.
July has been the best month (86% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (72%).
0.9% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
IAH to ICT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 82.0% | 82 min | 1.3% | 389 |
| United Airlines | 73.8% | 44 min | 0.0% | 172 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly IAH to ICT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,079 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am–10am | 74.0% | 0.0% | 123 |
| 10am–11am | 75.3% | 0.0% | 77 |
| 12pm–1pm | 80.1% | 1.5% | 328 |
| 2pm–3pm | 79.6% | 1.8% | 55 |
| 4pm–5pm | 80.7% | 1.3% | 158 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 73.5% | 1.6% | 315 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 15 | |
| 11pm–12am | Limited data | 4 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on IAH to ICT
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) | 82.9% | +5.5 pts | 0.0% | 41 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 66.0% | -11.5 pts | 2.1% | 48 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 76.8% | -0.7 pts | 1.0% | 200 |
| All other days | 77.5% | — | 1.4% | 790 |
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).