Best Time to Fly IAH to LFT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
George Bush Intercontinental/Houston → Lafayette Regional Paul Fournet Field
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
313 flights were scheduled from Houston (IAH) to Lafayette (LFT) in the last 12 months, and 76.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 0.8 points below the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (89% on time) and July the worst month (60%).
The cancellation rate was 1.9% (US average 1.8%).
IAH to LFT 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 | 76.9% | 130 min | 1.9% | 313 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly IAH to LFT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 495 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 18 | |
| 10am–11am | 59.5% | 2.3% | 43 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 22 | |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 17 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 78.7% | 2.2% | 230 |
| 6pm–7pm | 71.3% | 1.1% | 88 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 28 | |
| 9pm–10pm | 68.1% | 4.1% | 49 |
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 LFT
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 | 12 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 1 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 69.3% | -4.8 pts | 2.2% | 90 |
| All other days | 74.2% | — | 2.3% | 392 |
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).