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Route on-time record

HOU to JAN: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Houston (William P. Hobby Airport) to Jackson (Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport). 729 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 79% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.4% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Southwest 2448 at 10:20 AM.

Flying on a specific date? We’ll adjust for the month, the weekday and the forecast.

HOU → JAN

Houston to Jackson: 729 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

79%

Cancelled

0.4%

avg delay 12 min

Best time to leave

9 AM to noon

89% on time vs 54% after 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Southwest

78% chance on time

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Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

  1. #1 · Southwest 2448

    10:20 AM → 11:40 AM1h 20m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Southwest 3172; its record covers all of them.

    89%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    91%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    5 min
    • Arrived on time 91% of the time (88 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 88 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 89% on time; After 9 PM: 54%).
    • Departs outside HOU's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 80% of its 40 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 88 flights

    Find Southwest 2448 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · Southwest 480

    7:40 PM → 9:00 PM1h 20m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    67%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    62%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    21 min
    • Arrived on time 62% of the time (55 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 55 scheduled flights.
    • Departs outside HOU's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 80% of its 40 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (55 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 55 flights

    Find Southwest 480 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · Southwest 455

    8:30 PM → 9:50 PM1h 20m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    61%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    48%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    29 min
    • Arrived on time 48% of the time (33 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 33 scheduled flights.
    • Departs outside HOU's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 80% of its 40 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (33 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 33 flights

    Find Southwest 455 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Southwest Airlines78%

    729 flights · 79% on time as flown · 0.4% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

  • 9 AM to noon89%

    354 flights · avg delay 6 min

  • 6 to 9 PM70%

    314 flights · avg delay 16 min

  • After 9 PM54%

    41 flights · avg delay 30 min

Best day: Saturday (83%). Worst: Sunday (74%).

On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

J
85
F
82
M
77
A
75
M
67
J
62
J
67
A
82
S
81
O
87
N
84
D
85

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft53%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)39%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume5%
  • Severe weather2%
  • Security1%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

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HOU to JAN questions

What time of day is best to fly HOU to JAN?
9 AM to noon: 89% of flights arrived on time, against 54% for departures after 9 PM.
Which airline is most on time from HOU to JAN?
Southwest, with a season-adjusted 78% chance of operating and arriving on time over 729 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on HOU to JAN?
June (62% on time); the best was October (87%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?
No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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