Best Time to Fly MEI to IAH: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Key Field → George Bush Intercontinental/Houston
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
627 flights were scheduled from Meridian (MEI) to Houston (IAH) in the last 12 months, and 83.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.1 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Thursday was the most reliable day (84% on time) and May the worst month (70%).
The cancellation rate was 1.1% (US average 1.8%).
MEI 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 | 83.7% | 89 min | 1.1% | 627 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MEI to IAH
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,254 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 83.9% | 1.5% | 674 |
| 9am–10am | 81.8% | 0.0% | 55 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 27 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 81.6% | 1.1% | 347 |
| 2pm–3pm | 76.0% | 3.1% | 129 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 22 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MEI 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 | 24 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 82.7% | -0.5 pts | 1.9% | 53 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.9% | -7.3 pts | 0.9% | 214 |
| All other days | 83.2% | — | 1.6% | 963 |
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).