Route · ABI → IAH · 2020–2025 BTS data

Abilene to Houston

The ABI–IAH corridor (Abilene, TX → Houston, TX) runs ahead of the national average, served by 1 carrier across roughly 307 miles.

Compiled by PlainFlights Editorial, Flight Performance Editorial Team

Data updated 2026-06-13

90.5%
On-time: +11.5 pts
vs US avg: 162 min
Delay when late: 528
Flights

Cancelled

1.3%

Best Month

Nov 2020 100%

Worst Month

Jun 2021 76%

Distance

307 mi

Carriers

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period	Flights	Delayed	Cancelled	Diverted	Carriers
Sep 2021	57	5	1	0	OO
Aug 2021	62	5	1	0	OO
Jul 2021	51	4	0	0	OO
Jun 2021	58	14	0	0	OO
May 2021	49	5	1	0	OO
Apr 2021	49	5	0	0	OO
Mar 2021	49	6	0	0	OO
Jan 2021	34	2	2	0	OO
Dec 2020	61	4	2	0	OO
Nov 2020	58	0	0	1	OO

Cancellation Rate

1.3%

7 of 528 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

1 of 528 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

ABI - Abilene

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Abilene, TX.

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IAH - Houston

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Houston, TX.

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What the Data Says About ABI to IAH

Abilene to Houston (ABI to IAH) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 90.5% on-time rate across 528 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 161.8 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 307 miles and is served by 1 carrier. Over the most recent 24 months, 7 of 528 flights were cancelled (1.3%) and 1 diverted (0.2%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2020 posted the strongest performance at 100% on-time, while Jun 2021 came in at just 76% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from ABI to IAH? ▼

Flights from Abilene to Houston have a 90.5% on-time rate based on 528 flights. The average delay is 161.8 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2020 with 100% on-time.

What is the cancellation rate for ABI to IAH? ▼

Over the last 24 months, 1.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (7 of 528 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.

How far is the flight from ABI to IAH? ▼

The flight distance from Abilene (ABI) to Houston (IAH) is approximately 307 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.

When is the best time to fly from ABI to IAH? ▼

The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2020 (100% on-time). The worst was Jun 2021 (76% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

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Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights Editorial

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