Best Time to Fly SLN to IAH: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Salina Regional → George Bush Intercontinental/Houston
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 81.2% of Salina (SLN) to Houston (IAH) flights arrived on time (326 scheduled flights). That is 3.5 points above the national average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Sunday was the most reliable day (79% on time) and June the worst month (52%).
The cancellation rate was 0.6% (US average 1.8%).
SLN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 81.2% | 130 min | 0.6% | 326 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SLN to IAH
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 417 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am–11am | 78.7% | 1.0% | 204 |
| 11am–12pm | 65.9% | 0.5% | 213 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SLN 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 | 6 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 12 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 60.4% | -15.6 pts | 0.0% | 95 |
| All other days | 76.1% | — | 1.0% | 304 |
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).