Best Time to Fly HOU to JAN: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
William P Hobby → Jackson Medgar Wiley Evers International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
729 flights were scheduled from Houston (HOU) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) in the last 12 months, and 79.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.9 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (83% on time) and June the worst month (67%).
The cancellation rate was 0.4% (US average 1.8%).
HOU to JAN 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 | 79.5% | 45 min | 0.4% | 729 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly HOU to JAN
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,457 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am–10am | 95.3% | 3.0% | 66 |
| 10am–11am | 88.6% | 0.0% | 396 |
| 11am–12pm | 86.3% | 0.4% | 251 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 11 | |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 19 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 83.2% | 0.5% | 197 |
| 7pm–8pm | 66.0% | 0.4% | 233 |
| 8pm–9pm | 62.7% | 0.0% | 220 |
| 9pm–10pm | 52.3% | 0.0% | 44 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 14 | |
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 JAN
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) | 80.0% | +0.5 pts | 0.0% | 60 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 71.8% | -7.7 pts | 0.0% | 248 |
| All other days | 79.5% | — | 0.5% | 1,123 |
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).