Best Time to Fly HOU to COS: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
William P Hobby → City of Colorado Springs Municipal
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
193 flights were scheduled from Houston (HOU) to Colorado Springs (COS) in the last 12 months, and 67.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 9.8 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (85% on time) and July the worst month (50%).
The cancellation rate was 0.0% (US average 1.8%).
HOU to COS 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 | 67.9% | 44 min | 0.0% | 193 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly HOU to COS
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 286 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 14 | |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 22 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 3 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 76.5% | 0.0% | 34 |
| 1pm–2pm | 76.2% | 0.0% | 42 |
| 2pm–3pm | 61.0% | 0.0% | 100 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 25 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 18 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 23 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on HOU to COS
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 | 10 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 21 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 56.7% | -18.8 pts | 0.0% | 67 |
| All other days | 75.5% | — | 0.0% | 188 |
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).