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Route · VCT → IAH · 2020–2025 BTS data

Victoria to Houston

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), VCT to IAH (Victoria to Houston) ranks #3239 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

88%
On-time
+9 pts
vs US avg
159 min
Delay when late
3,170
Flights
#3239 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

3.0%

Best Month

Apr 2024 96%

Worst Month

Oct 2025 65%

Distance

123 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 56 10 0 1 OO
Nov 2025 55 10 0 0 OO
Oct 2025 54 19 0 0 OO
Sep 2025 45 10 0 0 OO
Jul 2025 58 14 2 0 OO
Jun 2025 56 11 7 0 OO
May 2025 56 12 3 0 OO
Apr 2025 51 9 1 0 OO
Mar 2025 56 10 2 0 OO
Feb 2025 48 8 0 0 OO
Jan 2025 54 8 7 0 OO
Dec 2024 56 7 1 0 OO
Nov 2024 52 11 0 0 OO
Oct 2024 53 16 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 56 10 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 53 7 0 0 OO
Jul 2024 53 13 4 0 OO
Jun 2024 51 5 0 1 OO
May 2024 54 7 7 0 OO
Apr 2024 51 2 0 0 OO
Mar 2024 53 5 1 0 OO
Feb 2024 50 4 0 0 OO
Jan 2024 53 8 3 0 OO
Dec 2023 51 2 0 0 OO

VCT–IAH seasonal on-time pattern

Best: March (90.3%) · weakest: October (81.3%)

80%82%84%86%88%90%92% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 88.4%

Strongest calendar month

March

90.3% on-time · ~54 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

January

~54 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

October

81.3% on-time · ~53 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

3.0%

38 of 1,275 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

2 of 1,275 flights

What the Data Says About VCT to IAH

Victoria to Houston (VCT to IAH) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 88% on-time rate across 3,170 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 159.1 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 123 miles and is served by 1 carrier. Over the most recent 24 months, 38 of 1,275 flights were cancelled (3.0%) and 2 diverted (0.2%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Apr 2024 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while Oct 2025 came in at just 65% - a 31-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, VCT–IAH peaks in March at 90.3% on-time while January carries the heaviest traffic (~54 flights per month) ; the softest month is October at 81.3%, a 9.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does VCT to IAH rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, VCT to IAH ranks #3239 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 VCT to IAH?
Flights from Victoria to Houston have a 88% on-time rate based on 3,170 flights. The average delay is 159.1 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2024 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for VCT to IAH?
Over the last 24 months, 3.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (38 of 1,275 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from VCT to IAH?
The flight distance from Victoria (VCT) to Houston (IAH) is approximately 123 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from VCT to IAH?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2024 (96% on-time). The worst was Oct 2025 (65% 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 VCT–IAH data

VCT–IAH runs 9 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare VCT and IAH airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. VCT airport
  • If your dates flex, March (90.3% on-time) beats October (81.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 88% 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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