Best Time to Fly IAH to SLN: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
George Bush Intercontinental/Houston → Salina Regional
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 76.8% of Houston (IAH) to Salina (SLN) flights arrived on time (326 scheduled flights). That is 0.8 points below the national 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 (83% on time) and June the worst month (49%).
The cancellation rate was 0.6% (US average 1.8%).
IAH to SLN 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 | 76.8% | 112 min | 0.6% | 326 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly IAH to SLN
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 418 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6pm–7pm | 69.1% | 1.7% | 418 |
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 SLN
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 | 6 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 12 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 53.9% | -20.0 pts | 3.2% | 95 |
| All other days | 73.8% | — | 1.3% | 305 |
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).