Flight Check

Is a 3-Hour Layover Enough at LBB?

Lubbock Preston Smith International — Lubbock

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Tight — 7% miss rate

Maybe — a 3 hours layover at LBB is tight but doable.

7%
Miss Rate
81%
On-Time Rate
78m
Avg Delay

Why 180 Minutes Is Tight at LBB

Your 180-minute connection at LBB is doable but doesn't leave much margin for error. If your first flight is more than 120 minutes late, it could get stressful.

·Airport reliability: LBB has a 81% on-time rate
+Comfortable buffer: Your 180-minute layover is well above the 60-minute minimum
−High average delay: When flights are late at LBB, the average delay is 78 minutes

Minimum Connection Time at LBB

60m
Domestic
120m
International

Your 180-minute layover gives you 120 minutes of buffer above the 60-minute domestic minimum. That's a comfortable buffer for most situations.

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What to Do Instead

  • →Look for itineraries with 147+ minute layovers at LBB
  • →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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