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Route on-time record

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

Midland (Midland International Air and Space Port) to Houston (William P. Hobby Airport). 1,355 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 85% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.7% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Southwest 968 at 7:25 AM.

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

MAF → HOU

Midland to Houston: 1,355 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

85%

Cancelled

0.7%

avg delay 10 min

Best time to leave

9 AM to noon

97% on time vs 74% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Southwest

85% 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 968

    7:25 AM → 8:55 AM1h 30m nonstop

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

    95%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    100%
    Cancelled
    3.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    1 min
    • Arrived on time 100% of the time (32 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.0% of the time (1 of 33).
    • Short track record (32 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 32 flights

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  2. #2 · Southwest 1078

    8:05 AM → 9:35 AM1h 30m nonstop

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

    95%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    98%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    1 min
    • Arrived on time 98% of the time (55 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 55 scheduled flights.
    • Short track record (55 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 55 flights

    Find Southwest 1078 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · Southwest 2320

    10:35 AM → 12:05 PM1h 30m nonstop

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

    85%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    80%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 80% of the time (55 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 55 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 97% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 74%).
    • Lands inside HOU's trouble window: 80% of its 40 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.

    Limited track record · 55 flights

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  4. #4 · Southwest 1896

    3:40 PM → 5:10 PM1h 30m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30.

    83%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    88%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    11 min
    • Arrived on time 88% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside HOU's trouble window: 80% of its 40 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
    • Short track record (8 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 8 flights

    Find Southwest 1896 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · Southwest 3790

    3:30 PM → 5:00 PM1h 30m nonstop

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

    82%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    78%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    16 min
    • Arrived on time 78% of the time (23 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside HOU's trouble window: 80% of its 40 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
    • 72% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (23 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 23 flights

    Find Southwest 3790 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · Southwest 170

    1:20 PM → 2:45 PM1h 25m nonstop

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

    81%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    76%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    24 min
    • Arrived on time 76% of the time (33 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 33 scheduled flights.
    • Lands inside HOU's trouble window: 80% of its 40 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
    • Short track record (33 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 33 flights

    Find Southwest 170 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  7. #7 · Southwest 2996

    3:50 PM → 5:20 PM1h 30m nonstop

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

    78%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    72%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    14 min
    • Arrived on time 72% of the time (46 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 46 scheduled flights.
    • Lands inside HOU's trouble window: 80% of its 40 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
    • 83% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 46 flights

    Find Southwest 2996 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  8. #8 · Southwest 3987

    6:30 PM → 8:00 PM1h 30m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-29.

    77%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    72%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    32 min
    • Arrived on time 72% of the time (39 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 39 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 74% on time; 9 AM to noon: 97%).
    • 74% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 39 flights

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  9. #9 · Southwest 3788

    7:30 PM → 8:50 PM1h 20m nonstop

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

    71%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    61%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    23 min
    • Arrived on time 61% of the time (33 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 33 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 74% on time; 9 AM to noon: 97%).
    • 63% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 33 flights

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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Southwest Airlines85%

    1,355 flights · 85% on time as flown · 0.7% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM96%

    322 flights · avg delay 3 min

  • 9 AM to noon97%

    276 flights · avg delay 2 min

  • Noon to 3 PM78%

    148 flights · avg delay 14 min

  • 3 to 6 PM79%

    294 flights · avg delay 12 min

  • 6 to 9 PM74%

    315 flights · avg delay 19 min

Best day: Saturday (89%). Worst: Sunday (84%).

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
90
F
89
M
84
A
84
M
77
J
80
J
81
A
90
S
93
O
86
N
86
D
88

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft55%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume31%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)12%
  • Severe weather2%

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

MAF to HOU questions

What time of day is best to fly MAF to HOU?
9 AM to noon: 97% of flights arrived on time, against 74% for departures 6 to 9 PM.
Which airline is most on time from MAF to HOU?
Southwest, with a season-adjusted 85% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,355 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 MAF to HOU?
May (77% on time); the best was September (93%), 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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