Houston to Hobbs

What the Data Says About IAH to HOB

The Houston to Hobbs corridor (IAH → HOB) covers roughly 501 miles and is served by 2 carriers, based on Bureau of Transportation Statistics reporting. Across 1,160 flights in the dataset, this route posts a 78% on-time rate with an average delay of 142.8 minutes when flights run late. Over the most recent 24 months of BTS data, 788 flights were recorded on this pairing — 17 cancelled (2.2%) and 5 diverted (0.6%). Those baseline metrics tell you what to expect before you book.

Having 2 carriers on the route matters: more carriers generally means more daily schedule options, competitive pricing, and redundancy when flights are cancelled. With 1,160 total flights analyzed, the 78% on-time figure is statistically meaningful rather than a small-sample fluke. The 142.8-minute average delay applies only to flights that actually ran late, so it is not the average wait across all departures — the majority of flights on this route depart on time under the BTS definition of a delay (15+ minutes past schedule).

Monthly performance varies, so review the monthly table above to see specific periods. For travelers evaluating the IAH to HOB route, the combination of a 78% on-time rate, 142.8-minute average delay, 2.2% recent cancellation rate, and 2 available carriers is the concrete summary of what BTS data shows about reliability on this pairing.