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Route · IAH → SJU · 2020–2025 BTS data

Houston to San Juan

The IAH–SJU corridor (Houston, TX → San Juan, PR) runs ahead of the national average, served by 3 carriers across roughly 2,007 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.9%
On-time
+2.9 pts
vs US avg
72 min
Delay when late
4,923
Flights

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

May 2025 92%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 58%

Distance

2,007 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 92 21 1 0 NK,UA
Nov 2025 68 17 0 0 UA,NK
Oct 2025 70 10 0 0 UA,NK
Sep 2025 68 7 0 0 UA,NK
Aug 2025 93 32 0 0 NK,UA
Jul 2025 111 34 0 0 UA,NK
Jun 2025 104 27 1 0 UA,NK
May 2025 83 7 0 0 NK,UA
Apr 2025 77 9 0 0 NK,UA
Mar 2025 98 17 0 0 UA,NK
Feb 2025 84 16 0 0 UA,NK
Jan 2025 98 12 3 0 UA,NK
Dec 2024 97 10 1 0 NK,UA
Nov 2024 78 13 0 1 UA,NK
Oct 2024 79 16 0 0 UA,NK
Sep 2024 52 9 0 0 UA,NK
Aug 2024 81 17 1 0 NK,UA
Jul 2024 101 42 8 0 NK,UA
Jun 2024 91 28 1 1 NK,UA
May 2024 86 22 2 0 NK,UA
Apr 2024 68 9 0 0 UA
Mar 2024 76 11 0 0 UA
Feb 2024 70 7 0 0 UA
Jan 2024 74 20 4 0 UA

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

22 of 1,999 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 1,999 flights

What the Data Says About IAH to SJU

4,923 tracked flights put the IAH to SJU pairing (Houston to San Juan) at a 81.9% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 72.0 minutes on average. Across the 2,007-mile route and its 3 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.1% cancelled and 0.1% diverted (1,999 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: May 2025 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 58% - a 33-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from IAH to SJU?
Flights from Houston to San Juan have a 81.9% on-time rate based on 4,923 flights. The average delay is 72.0 minutes. The best recent month was May 2025 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for IAH to SJU?
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (22 of 1,999 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from IAH to SJU?
The flight distance from Houston (IAH) to San Juan (SJU) is approximately 2,007 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from IAH to SJU?
The best recent month for on-time performance was May 2025 (92% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (58% 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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