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Route · HOU → JAN · 2020–2025 BTS data

Houston to Jackson/Vicksburg

The HOU–JAN corridor (Houston, TX → Jackson/Vicksburg, MS) runs behind the national average, served by 1 carrier across roughly 359 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.5%
On-time
-0.5 pts
vs US avg
59 min
Delay when late
4,181
Flights

Cancelled

0.5%

Best Month

Nov 2024 88%

Worst Month

May 2024 56%

Distance

359 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 62 9 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 59 13 0 0 WN
Oct 2025 62 11 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 60 11 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 62 12 0 0 WN
Jul 2025 62 18 0 0 WN
Jun 2025 60 20 0 0 WN
May 2025 62 14 0 0 WN
Apr 2025 60 18 0 0 WN
Mar 2025 62 13 0 0 WN
Feb 2025 56 13 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 62 13 2 0 WN
Dec 2024 62 17 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 58 7 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 62 8 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 60 9 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 62 15 0 1 WN
Jul 2024 62 21 2 0 WN
Jun 2024 62 27 0 0 WN
May 2024 88 39 1 0 WN
Apr 2024 85 21 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 80 16 0 1 WN
Feb 2024 71 9 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 81 13 3 0 WN

Cancellation Rate

0.5%

8 of 1,562 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 1,562 flights

What the Data Says About HOU to JAN

4,181 tracked flights put the HOU to JAN pairing (Houston to Jackson/Vicksburg) at a 78.5% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 58.9 minutes on average. Across the 359-mile route and its 1 carrier, the trailing 24 months show 0.5% cancelled and 0.1% diverted (1,562 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 56% - a 32-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from HOU to JAN?
Flights from Houston to Jackson/Vicksburg have a 78.5% on-time rate based on 4,181 flights. The average delay is 58.9 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for HOU to JAN?
Over the last 24 months, 0.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (8 of 1,562 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from HOU to JAN?
The flight distance from Houston (HOU) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) is approximately 359 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from HOU to JAN?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (88% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (56% 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.

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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