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Route · MEI → IAH · 2020–2025 BTS data

Meridian to Houston

The MEI–IAH corridor (Meridian, MS → Houston, TX) runs ahead of the national average, served by 1 carrier across roughly 422 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.9%
On-time
+5.9 pts
vs US avg
127 min
Delay when late
3,177
Flights

Cancelled

2.2%

Best Month

Oct 2025 93%

Worst Month

May 2024 61%

Distance

422 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 55 6 0 0 OO
Nov 2025 50 13 0 0 OO
Oct 2025 54 4 0 0 OO
Sep 2025 51 4 0 0 OO
Aug 2025 53 14 0 0 OO
Jul 2025 53 11 1 0 OO
Jun 2025 52 18 3 0 OO
May 2025 53 16 1 0 OO
Apr 2025 51 8 0 0 OO
Mar 2025 53 12 0 0 OO
Feb 2025 48 12 0 0 OO
Jan 2025 54 9 4 1 OO
Dec 2024 53 10 1 0 OO
Nov 2024 52 7 0 0 OO
Oct 2024 53 6 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 52 6 1 0 OO
Aug 2024 53 7 0 0 OO
Jul 2024 53 17 7 0 OO
Jun 2024 51 11 1 1 OO
May 2024 54 21 2 0 OO
Apr 2024 51 8 0 0 OO
Mar 2024 53 7 1 0 OO
Feb 2024 50 7 0 0 OO
Jan 2024 52 4 6 0 OO

Cancellation Rate

2.2%

28 of 1,254 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

2 of 1,254 flights

What the Data Says About MEI to IAH

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Meridian to Houston (MEI to IAH) running a 84.9% on-time rate over 3,177 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 127.3 minutes. The 422-mile corridor is served by 1 carrier, and over the last 24 months 2.2% of 1,254 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2025 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 61% - a 32-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from MEI to IAH?
Flights from Meridian to Houston have a 84.9% on-time rate based on 3,177 flights. The average delay is 127.3 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2025 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MEI to IAH?
Over the last 24 months, 2.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (28 of 1,254 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MEI to IAH?
The flight distance from Meridian (MEI) to Houston (IAH) is approximately 422 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from MEI to IAH?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2025 (93% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (61% 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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