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Route · IAH → SHV · 2020–2025 BTS data

Houston to Shreveport

The IAH–SHV corridor (Houston, TX → Shreveport, LA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 6 carriers across roughly 192 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.1%
On-time
+2.1 pts
vs US avg
86 min
Delay when late
2,031
Flights

Cancelled

3.6%

Best Month

Aug 2020 96%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 65%

Distance

192 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 90 31 0 0 OO
Nov 2025 108 16 0 0 OO
Oct 2025 121 31 0 0 OO
Sep 2025 119 18 0 0 OO
Aug 2025 139 36 0 0 OO
Jul 2025 150 43 4 0 OO
Jun 2025 164 58 8 0 OO
May 2025 96 29 4 0 OO
Apr 2025 85 15 1 0 OO
Mar 2025 35 9 1 0 OO
Feb 2025 36 8 0 0 OO
Jan 2025 42 10 4 0 OO
Aug 2021 55 17 1 0 YV
Nov 2020 50 4 0 0 OO
Oct 2020 53 6 0 0 OO
Sep 2020 53 2 1 0 EV
Aug 2020 57 2 3 0 EV
Jul 2020 53 2 0 0 EV
Jun 2020 48 3 0 0 EV
May 2020 60 4 5 0 EV
Apr 2020 60 4 16 0 EV
Mar 2020 120 6 25 0 EV,OO
Feb 2020 115 17 0 2 YV,EV,OO
Jan 2020 122 13 1 0 YV,OO,EV

Cancellation Rate

3.6%

74 of 2,031 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 2,031 flights

What the Data Says About IAH to SHV

2,031 tracked flights put the IAH to SHV pairing (Houston to Shreveport) at a 81.1% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 86.0 minutes on average. Across the 192-mile route and its 6 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 3.6% cancelled and 0.1% diverted (2,031 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Aug 2020 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 65% - a 32-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from IAH to SHV?
Flights from Houston to Shreveport have a 81.1% on-time rate based on 2,031 flights. The average delay is 86.0 minutes. The best recent month was Aug 2020 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for IAH to SHV?
Over the last 24 months, 3.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (74 of 2,031 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from IAH to SHV?
The flight distance from Houston (IAH) to Shreveport (SHV) is approximately 192 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from IAH to SHV?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Aug 2020 (96% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (65% 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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