Best Time to Fly IAH to MAF: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
George Bush Intercontinental/Houston → Midland International Air and Space Port
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
778 flights were scheduled from Houston (IAH) to Midland/Odessa (MAF) in the last 12 months, and 80.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.6 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 81.7%, while United Airlines trailed at 79.2%.
September has been the best month (89% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (74%).
0.4% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
IAH to MAF 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 | 81.7% | 62 min | 0.0% | 322 |
| United Airlines | 79.2% | 59 min | 0.7% | 456 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly IAH to MAF
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,548 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 89.6% | 0.0% | 165 |
| 9am–10am | 83.5% | 0.0% | 115 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 15 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 80.4% | 0.3% | 308 |
| 2pm–3pm | 79.3% | 0.7% | 151 |
| 4pm–5pm | 83.5% | 3.0% | 131 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 80.0% | 0.0% | 40 |
| 8pm–9pm | 70.8% | 1.0% | 509 |
| 9pm–10pm | 72.8% | 1.0% | 104 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 6 | |
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 MAF
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) | 92.7% | +13.1 pts | 0.0% | 41 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 76.7% | -2.9 pts | 0.0% | 30 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 73.2% | -6.4 pts | 1.6% | 363 |
| All other days | 79.5% | — | 0.5% | 1,114 |
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).