Route · IAH → LCH · 2020–2025 BTS data

Houston to Lake Charles

The IAH–LCH corridor (Houston, TX → Lake Charles, LA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 6 carriers across roughly 127 miles.

Compiled by PlainFlights Editorial, Flight Performance Editorial Team

Data updated 2026-06-13

91.3%
On-time: +12.3 pts
vs US avg: 99 min
Delay when late: 633
Flights

Cancelled

12.5%

Best Month

Aug 2020 98%

Worst Month

Feb 2020 84%

Distance

127 mi

Carriers

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period	Flights	Delayed	Cancelled	Carriers
Apr 2025	30	5	0	OO
Sep 2020	42	1	17	EV,OO
Aug 2020	61	1	13	EV
Jul 2020	53	3	0	EV
Jun 2020	48	5	0	EV
May 2020	62	3	4	EV
Apr 2020	49	3	22	EV
Mar 2020	109	13	21	EV,YV,OO
Feb 2020	94	15	0	YV,EV,OO
Jan 2020	85	6	2	OO,EV

Cancellation Rate

12.5%

79 of 633 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 633 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

IAH - Houston

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

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LCH - Lake Charles

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Lake Charles, LA.

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What the Data Says About IAH to LCH

Houston to Lake Charles (IAH to LCH) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 91.3% on-time rate across 633 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 99.4 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 127 miles and is served by 6 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 79 of 633 flights were cancelled (12.5%) and 0 diverted (0.0%).

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Aug 2020 was the strongest month at 98% on-time versus Feb 2020 at 84%, a 14-point difference.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from IAH to LCH? ▼

Flights from Houston to Lake Charles have a 91.3% on-time rate based on 633 flights. The average delay is 99.4 minutes. The best recent month was Aug 2020 with 98% on-time.

What is the cancellation rate for IAH to LCH? ▼

Over the last 24 months, 12.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (79 of 633 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.

How far is the flight from IAH to LCH? ▼

The flight distance from Houston (IAH) to Lake Charles (LCH) is approximately 127 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.

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

The best recent month for on-time performance was Aug 2020 (98% on-time). The worst was Feb 2020 (84% 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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