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Route · HOU → MEM · 2020–2025 BTS data

Houston to Memphis

The HOU–MEM corridor (Houston, TX → Memphis, TN) runs behind the national average, served by 1 carrier across roughly 484 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

74.5%
On-time
-4.5 pts
vs US avg
55 min
Delay when late
2,785
Flights

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

Jan 2025 92%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 55%

Distance

484 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 60 12 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 58 15 4 0 WN
Oct 2025 79 19 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 69 9 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 68 19 1 0 WN
Jul 2025 69 22 0 0 WN
Jun 2025 69 31 0 0 WN
May 2025 71 17 0 1 WN
Apr 2025 69 18 1 1 WN
Mar 2025 73 19 0 0 WN
Feb 2025 52 5 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 59 5 3 0 WN
Dec 2024 60 15 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 58 9 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 70 8 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 68 8 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 71 12 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 68 20 3 0 WN
Jun 2024 67 17 0 0 WN
May 2024 61 21 0 0 WN
Apr 2024 62 14 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 65 14 0 0 WN
Feb 2024 37 7 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 43 9 0 0 WN

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

12 of 1,526 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 1,526 flights

What the Data Says About HOU to MEM

On-time performance on the HOU to MEM pairing (Houston to Memphis) trails a chunk of the network: 74.5% of 2,785 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 55.0-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 484 miles across 1 carrier. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 0.8% (12 of 1,526 flights), with 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jan 2025 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 55% - a 37-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from HOU to MEM?
Flights from Houston to Memphis have a 74.5% on-time rate based on 2,785 flights. The average delay is 55.0 minutes. The best recent month was Jan 2025 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for HOU to MEM?
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (12 of 1,526 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from HOU to MEM?
The flight distance from Houston (HOU) to Memphis (MEM) is approximately 484 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from HOU to MEM?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jan 2025 (92% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (55% 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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