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Route · CRP → IAH · 2020–2025 BTS data

Corpus Christi to Houston

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CRP to IAH (Corpus Christi to Houston) ranks #3495 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

87.5%
On-time
+8.5 pts
vs US avg
89 min
Delay when late
2,550
Flights
#3495 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.8%

Best Month

May 2022 95%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 71%

Distance

201 mi

Carriers

9

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Nov 2025 66 19 0 0 OO
Oct 2025 58 12 0 0 OO
Sep 2025 59 8 0 0 OO
Aug 2025 83 17 0 0 OO
Jul 2025 68 19 2 0 OO
Jun 2025 55 16 6 0 OO
May 2025 78 17 2 0 OO
Apr 2025 30 6 0 0 OO
Nov 2024 62 9 0 0 OO
Oct 2024 35 7 0 0 OO
Sep 2023 31 2 1 0 OO
Jul 2023 67 10 0 0 OO
Jun 2023 83 13 0 1 OO
Nov 2022 43 7 0 0 OO,YV
May 2022 57 3 1 0 OO,YV
Apr 2022 31 1 1 0 YV
Feb 2022 45 4 1 0 YV,OO
Dec 2021 30 6 1 0 OO
Oct 2021 110 14 2 1 OO,YV
Sep 2021 81 10 3 0 OO,YV
Aug 2021 37 13 0 0 YV
Jul 2021 87 24 5 0 YV
Jun 2021 56 12 0 0 YV
May 2021 49 7 0 0 YV

CRP–IAH seasonal on-time pattern

Best: March (96.6%) · weakest: November (79.5%)

75%80%85%90%95%100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 80%

Strongest calendar month

March

96.6% on-time · ~208 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~208 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

November

79.5% on-time · ~57 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.8%

25 of 1,401 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 1,401 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

CRP - Corpus Christi

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

CRP on-time profile

IAH - Houston

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

IAH on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See CRP and IAH side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare CRP vs IAH

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among CRP's stronger departures

CRP → IAH posts a 87.5% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 2 of 3 BTS-tracked routes leaving Corpus Christi. The same hub also shows 1 mid-band and 0 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #507 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About CRP to IAH

Corpus Christi to Houston (CRP to IAH) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 87.5% on-time rate across 2,550 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 88.9 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 201 miles and is served by 9 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 25 of 1,401 flights were cancelled (1.8%) and 2 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: May 2022 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 71% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CRP–IAH peaks in March at 96.6% on-time ; the softest month is November at 79.5%, a 17.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CRP to IAH rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CRP to IAH ranks #3495 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from CRP to IAH? ▼
Flights from Corpus Christi to Houston have a 87.5% on-time rate based on 2,550 flights. The average delay is 88.9 minutes. The best recent month was May 2022 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CRP to IAH? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (25 of 1,401 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CRP to IAH? ▼
The flight distance from Corpus Christi (CRP) to Houston (IAH) is approximately 201 miles. This route is served by 9 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CRP to IAH? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was May 2022 (95% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (71% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

CRP Airport

Corpus Christi
IAH Airport

Houston
Data source

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

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using CRP–IAH data

CRP–IAH runs 8.5 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare CRP and IAH airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CRP airport
  • If your dates flex, March (96.6% on-time) beats November (79.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 87.5% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

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

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