Route · LRD → IAH · 2020–2025 BTS data

Laredo to Houston

The LRD–IAH corridor (Laredo, TX → Houston, TX) runs ahead of the national average, served by 3 carriers across roughly 301 miles.

Compiled by PlainFlights Editorial, Flight Performance Editorial Team

Data updated 2026-06-13

91.7%
On-time: +12.7 pts
vs US avg: 62 min
Delay when late: 617
Flights

Cancelled

4.2%

Best Month

Aug 2020 98%

Worst Month

Feb 2020 84%

Distance

301 mi

Carriers

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period	Flights	Delayed	Cancelled	Diverted	Carriers
Nov 2020	50	3	0	1	OO
Oct 2020	49	5	0	0	OO
Sep 2020	50	4	0	0	EV,OO
Aug 2020	52	1	3	0	EV
Jul 2020	44	6	3	0	EV
Jun 2020	43	4	1	0	EV
May 2020	43	4	2	0	EV
Apr 2020	30	1	0	0	EV
Mar 2020	89	6	17	0	EV
Feb 2020	82	13	0	0	EV
Jan 2020	85	4	0	0	EV

Cancellation Rate

4.2%

26 of 617 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

1 of 617 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

LRD - Laredo

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

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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 LRD to IAH

Laredo to Houston (LRD to IAH) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 91.7% on-time rate across 617 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 61.6 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 301 miles and is served by 3 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 26 of 617 flights were cancelled (4.2%) and 1 diverted (0.2%).

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Aug 2020 was the strongest month at 98% on-time versus Feb 2020 at 84%, a 14-point difference.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from LRD to IAH? ▼

Flights from Laredo to Houston have a 91.7% on-time rate based on 617 flights. The average delay is 61.6 minutes. The best recent month was Aug 2020 with 98% on-time.

What is the cancellation rate for LRD to IAH? ▼

Over the last 24 months, 4.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (26 of 617 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.

How far is the flight from LRD to IAH? ▼

The flight distance from Laredo (LRD) to Houston (IAH) is approximately 301 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.

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

The best recent month for on-time performance was Aug 2020 (98% on-time). The worst was Feb 2020 (84% 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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