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Route on-time record

IAH to TUL: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Houston (George Bush Intercontinental Airport) to Tulsa (Tulsa International Airport). 1,160 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 80% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.7% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 5371 at 7:26 AM.

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

IAH → TUL

Houston to Tulsa: 1,160 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

80%

Cancelled

0.7%

avg delay 15 min

Best time to leave

9 AM to noon

91% on time vs 71% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

SkyWest

82% chance on time

Check IAH to TUL fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $237 (United 5261 on 2026-10-24). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.

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 · SkyWest 5371 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    7:26 AM → 9:09 AM1h 43m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as SkyWest 5350; its record covers all of them.

    84%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    85%
    Cancelled
    0.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    12 min
    • Arrived on time 85% of the time (121 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside IAH's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 60% of its 92 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 121 flights

    Find 7:26 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · SkyWest 5218 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    7:33 AM → 9:09 AM1h 36m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    83%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    76%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    25 min
    • Arrived on time 76% of the time (21 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside IAH's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 60% of its 92 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 76% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (21 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 21 flights

    Find 7:33 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · SkyWest 5413 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    12:10 PM → 1:51 PM1h 41m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as SkyWest 5365; its record covers all of them.

    82%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    83%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    11 min
    • Arrived on time 83% of the time (103 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 103 scheduled flights.
    • Departs inside IAH's trouble window: 60% of its 92 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.

    Moderate track record · 103 flights

    Find 12:10 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · United 657

    6:22 PM → 8:00 PM1h 38m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    74%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    76%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    16 min
    • Arrived on time 76% of the time (21 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 71% on time; 9 AM to noon: 91%).
    • Departs outside IAH's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 60% of its 92 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 80% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 21 flights

    Find United 657 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)82%

    796 flights · 83% on time as flown · 0.4% cancel

  • United Airlines75%

    364 flights · 75% on time as flown · 1.2% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM86%

    356 flights · avg delay 12 min

  • 9 AM to noon91%

    47 flights · avg delay 4 min

  • Noon to 3 PM82%

    403 flights · avg delay 14 min

  • 6 to 9 PM71%

    304 flights · avg delay 18 min

Best day: Wednesday (82%). Worst: Saturday (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
88
F
84
M
83
A
77
M
71
J
64
J
69
A
82
S
82
O
87
N
77
D
84

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft43%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)40%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume11%
  • Severe weather6%

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

IAH to TUL questions

What time of day is best to fly IAH to TUL?
9 AM to noon: 91% of flights arrived on time, against 71% for departures 6 to 9 PM.
Which airline is most on time from IAH to TUL?
SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 82% chance of operating and arriving on time over 796 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 IAH to TUL?
June (64% on time); the best was January (88%), 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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