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Route · OKC → HOU · 2020–2025 BTS data

Oklahoma City to Houston

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), OKC to HOU (Oklahoma City to Houston) ranks #1725 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.5%
On-time
+5.5 pts
vs US avg
58 min
Delay when late
7,318
Flights
#1725 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.9%

Best Month

Feb 2025 95%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 68%

Distance

419 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 116 15 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 115 22 2 1 WN
Oct 2025 118 19 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 103 16 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 106 18 0 0 WN
Jul 2025 114 25 1 2 WN
Jun 2025 110 35 1 1 WN
May 2025 110 27 1 0 WN
Apr 2025 106 27 0 0 WN
Mar 2025 108 8 0 0 WN
Feb 2025 97 5 2 0 WN
Jan 2025 102 10 5 0 WN
Dec 2024 117 16 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 110 19 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 117 11 1 0 WN
Sep 2024 103 14 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 107 16 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 113 34 5 1 WN
Jun 2024 109 26 0 0 WN
May 2024 115 31 3 1 WN
Apr 2024 109 17 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 104 14 1 0 WN
Feb 2024 108 13 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 116 22 2 1 WN

OKC–HOU seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (90.1%) · weakest: June (78.1%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 85.1%

Strongest calendar month

February

90.1% on-time · ~99 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~109 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

78.1% on-time · ~98 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.9%

24 of 2,633 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

7 of 2,633 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among OKC departures

From OKC, this corridor sits with 13 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 21 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (8 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Houston · fleet on-time rank #1409 of 4927.

What the Data Says About OKC to HOU

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Oklahoma City to Houston (OKC to HOU) running a 84.5% on-time rate over 7,318 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 57.7 minutes. The 419-mile corridor is served by 1 carrier, and over the last 24 months 0.9% of 2,633 flights were cancelled, 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2025 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 68% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, OKC–HOU peaks in February at 90.1% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~109 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 78.1%, a 12.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does OKC to HOU rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, OKC to HOU ranks #1725 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 OKC to HOU?
Flights from Oklahoma City to Houston have a 84.5% on-time rate based on 7,318 flights. The average delay is 57.7 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2025 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for OKC to HOU?
Over the last 24 months, 0.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (24 of 2,633 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from OKC to HOU?
The flight distance from Oklahoma City (OKC) to Houston (HOU) is approximately 419 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from OKC to HOU?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2025 (95% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (68% 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 OKC–HOU data

OKC–HOU runs 5.5 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare OKC and HOU airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. OKC airport
  • If your dates flex, February (90.1% on-time) beats June (78.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.5% 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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