Route · JAN → IAH · 2020–2025 BTS data

Jackson/Vicksburg to Houston

The JAN–IAH corridor (Jackson/Vicksburg, MS → Houston, TX) runs ahead of the national average, served by 7 carriers across roughly 351 miles.

Compiled by PlainFlights Editorial, Flight Performance Editorial Team

Data updated 2026-06-13

89.2%
On-time: +10.2 pts
vs US avg: 82 min
Delay when late: 990
Flights

Cancelled

5.3%

Best Month

Aug 2020 94%

Worst Month

Jan 2020 86%

Distance

351 mi

Carriers

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period	Flights	Delayed	Cancelled	Diverted	Carriers
Jul 2025	31	8	0	0	OO
Oct 2021	45	8	0	1	YV
Jun 2021	44	9	0	0	OO
Sep 2020	87	10	3	0	EV,OO
Aug 2020	83	5	5	0	EV
Jul 2020	80	9	0	0	EV
Jun 2020	48	3	0	0	EV
May 2020	59	4	1	1	EV
Apr 2020	45	1	11	0	EV
Mar 2020	152	13	30	0	EV,YV,OO
Feb 2020	157	15	0	0	YV,EV,OO
Jan 2020	159	22	2	1	YV,OO,EV

Cancellation Rate

5.3%

52 of 990 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

3 of 990 flights

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

JAN - Jackson/Vicksburg

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Jackson/Vicksburg, MS.

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IAH - Houston

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

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What the Data Says About JAN to IAH

Jackson/Vicksburg to Houston (JAN to IAH) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 89.2% on-time rate across 990 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 81.7 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 351 miles and is served by 7 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 52 of 990 flights were cancelled (5.3%) and 3 diverted (0.3%).

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Aug 2020 was the strongest month at 94% on-time versus Jan 2020 at 86%, a 8-point difference.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from JAN to IAH? ▼

Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Houston have a 89.2% on-time rate based on 990 flights. The average delay is 81.7 minutes. The best recent month was Aug 2020 with 94% on-time.

What is the cancellation rate for JAN to IAH? ▼

Over the last 24 months, 5.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (52 of 990 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.

How far is the flight from JAN to IAH? ▼

The flight distance from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Houston (IAH) is approximately 351 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.

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

The best recent month for on-time performance was Aug 2020 (94% on-time). The worst was Jan 2020 (86% 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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