Best Time to Fly TUL to HOU: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
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Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
602 flights were scheduled from Tulsa (TUL) to Houston (HOU) in the last 12 months, and 86.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 8.8 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 (92% on time) and May the worst month (75%).
The cancellation rate was 0.8% (US average 1.8%).
TUL 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 | 86.4% | 66 min | 0.8% | 602 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly TUL to HOU
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,327 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 94.7% | 0.4% | 230 |
| 6am–7am | 91.7% | 1.4% | 146 |
| 7am–8am | 91.9% | 0.9% | 112 |
| 8am–9am | 96.9% | 0.0% | 98 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 28 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 21 | |
| 11am–12pm | 81.2% | 0.0% | 32 |
| 12pm–1pm | 87.1% | 0.0% | 102 |
| 1pm–2pm | 73.5% | 0.0% | 34 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 17 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 82.4% | 1.6% | 127 |
| 4pm–5pm | 76.0% | 0.6% | 159 |
| 5pm–6pm | 76.4% | 0.0% | 123 |
| 6pm–7pm | 71.2% | 1.7% | 60 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 26 | |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 12 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on TUL 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) | Limited data | 26 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 84.6% | -2.1 pts | 0.0% | 52 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 80.9% | -5.8 pts | 0.0% | 209 |
| All other days | 86.7% | — | 0.8% | 1,040 |
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).