LGA (New York) to IAH (Houston) flights arrive on time 79% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Spirit Airlines at 82%. The average delay is 87 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.LGA → IAH
LGA (New York) to IAH (Houston)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 79% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Accurate?
Spirit Airlines edges out SkyWest Airlines on this route — 82% vs 75% on time.
Airline Comparison
Spirit Airlines leads at 82% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 75%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from LGA
77% on timeExpect ~22 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. LGA has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~34 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
LGA cancels 3.4% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.
Arriving at IAH
79% on timeWhen flights into IAH are late, the average delay is 77 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at IAH: TSA is ~23 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated August 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.