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Route · ICT → IAH · 2020–2025 BTS data

Wichita to Houston

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ICT to IAH (Wichita to Houston) ranks #2995 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84%
On-time
+5 pts
vs US avg
92 min
Delay when late
3,765
Flights
#2995 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.6%

Best Month

Oct 2025 95%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 53%

Distance

542 mi

Carriers

14

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 62 10 1 0 UA,OO
Nov 2025 61 6 1 0 OO,UA
Oct 2025 61 3 0 0 OO,UA
Sep 2025 52 3 1 0 UA,OO
Aug 2025 64 11 0 0 OO,UA
Jul 2025 62 15 1 0 OO
Jun 2025 55 26 0 3 OO
Apr 2025 30 5 0 0 OO
Mar 2025 30 4 1 0 OO
Jan 2025 31 5 4 0 OO
Dec 2024 31 3 1 0 OO
Nov 2024 116 20 0 0 OO
Oct 2024 45 9 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 30 5 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 47 12 1 1 OO
Jul 2024 55 16 4 1 OO
Jun 2024 60 15 1 1 OO
May 2024 40 13 0 1 OO
Apr 2024 30 9 0 0 OO
Mar 2024 32 3 0 0 OO
Jan 2024 54 13 3 1 OO
Nov 2023 30 5 0 0 OO
Oct 2023 32 4 0 0 OO,UA
Sep 2023 61 11 0 0 OO

ICT–IAH seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (88.7%) · weakest: June (78.6%)

75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 85.3%

Strongest calendar month

October

88.7% on-time · ~59 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

February

~81 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

78.6% on-time · ~59 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.6%

19 of 1,171 flights

Diversion Rate

0.7%

8 of 1,171 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among ICT departures

From ICT, this corridor sits with 5 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 9 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (4 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Houston · fleet on-time rank #1570 of 4927.

What the Data Says About ICT to IAH

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Wichita to Houston (ICT to IAH) running a 84% on-time rate over 3,765 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 92.2 minutes. The 542-mile corridor is served by 14 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.6% of 1,171 flights were cancelled, 0.7% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2025 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 53% - a 42-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ICT–IAH peaks in October at 88.7% on-time while February carries the heaviest traffic (~81 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 78.6%, a 10.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ICT to IAH rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ICT to IAH ranks #2995 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from ICT to IAH?
Flights from Wichita to Houston have a 84% on-time rate based on 3,765 flights. The average delay is 92.2 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2025 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ICT to IAH?
Over the last 24 months, 1.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (19 of 1,171 flights) and 0.7% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ICT to IAH?
The flight distance from Wichita (ICT) to Houston (IAH) is approximately 542 miles. This route is served by 14 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ICT to IAH?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2025 (95% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (53% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Using ICT–IAH data

ICT–IAH runs 5 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare ICT and IAH airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ICT airport
  • If your dates flex, October (88.7% on-time) beats June (78.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

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

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