Is a 1-Hour Layover Enough at HOU?
William P. Hobby — Houston
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Risky — 19% miss rate
It's risky — a 1 hour layover at HOU gives you about a 19% chance of missing your connection.
19%
Miss Rate
80%
On-Time Rate
55m
Avg Delay
Why 60 Minutes Is Risky at HOU
A 60-minute connection at HOU is risky. Based on delay patterns, roughly 19% of travelers on connections like this would miss their flight. We recommend at least 113 minutes.
·Airport reliability: HOU has a 80% on-time rate
−High average delay: When flights are late at HOU, the average delay is 55 minutes
Minimum Connection Time at HOU
60m
Domestic
120m
International
Your layover exactly matches the domestic minimum. You'll make it if everything goes perfectly, but any delay on your inbound flight puts you at risk.
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What to Do Instead
- →Look for itineraries with 113+ minute layovers at HOU
- →Consider a direct flight if available
- →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
- →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often
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