Which airline is most reliable for MAF (Midland) to IAH (Houston)?

The most reliable airline on the MAF to IAH route is United Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 85%.

How often are flights delayed from MAF to IAH?

About 15% of flights from MAF to IAH experience delays. 85% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on MAF to IAH flights?

When flights from MAF to IAH are delayed, the average delay is approximately 87 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a MAF to IAH flight?

With 85% of MAF to IAH flights arriving on time and an average delay of 87 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at IAH is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

MAF → IAH

MAF (Midland) to IAH (Houston)

MAF (Midland) to IAH (Houston) flights arrive on time 85% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 85%. 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.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 85% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Airlines are roughly equal on this route — United Airlines leads slightly at 85% vs SkyWest Airlines at 83%.

Airline Comparison

United Airlines leads at 85% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 83%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from MAF

82% on time

Expect ~16 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. MAF has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at IAH

79% on time

When flights into IAH are late, the average delay is 77 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at IAH: TSA is ~5 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.