Route · LCH → IAH · 2020–2025 BTS data

Lake Charles to Houston

The LCH–IAH corridor (Lake Charles, LA → Houston, TX) 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

91.8%
On-time: +12.8 pts
vs US avg: 99 min
Delay when late: 631
Flights

Cancelled

12.2%

Best Month

Jan 2020 98%

Worst Month

Feb 2020 88%

Distance

127 mi

Carriers

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period	Flights	Delayed	Cancelled	Diverted	Carriers
Apr 2025	30	4	0	0	OO
Sep 2020	42	1	17	0	EV,OO
Aug 2020	61	4	12	0	EV
Jul 2020	53	4	0	0	EV
Jun 2020	48	10	0	0	EV
May 2020	62	5	4	0	EV
Apr 2020	49	3	22	0	EV
Mar 2020	108	8	20	0	EV,YV,OO
Feb 2020	94	11	0	0	YV,EV,OO
Jan 2020	84	2	2	1	OO,EV

Cancellation Rate

12.2%

77 of 631 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

1 of 631 flights

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

LCH - Lake Charles

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

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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 LCH to IAH

Lake Charles to Houston (LCH to IAH) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 91.8% on-time rate across 631 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 98.7 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 127 miles and is served by 6 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 77 of 631 flights were cancelled (12.2%) and 1 diverted (0.2%).

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Jan 2020 was the strongest month at 98% on-time versus Feb 2020 at 88%, a 9-point difference.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from LCH to IAH? ▼

Flights from Lake Charles to Houston have a 91.8% on-time rate based on 631 flights. The average delay is 98.7 minutes. The best recent month was Jan 2020 with 98% on-time.

What is the cancellation rate for LCH to IAH? ▼

Over the last 24 months, 12.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (77 of 631 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.

How far is the flight from LCH to IAH? ▼

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

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

The best recent month for on-time performance was Jan 2020 (98% on-time). The worst was Feb 2020 (88% 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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