Which airline is most reliable for MKE (Milwaukee) to IAH (Houston)?

The most reliable airline on the MKE to IAH route is SkyWest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 83%.

How often are flights delayed from MKE to IAH?

About 19% of flights from MKE to IAH experience delays. 81% arrive on time.

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

When flights from MKE to IAH are delayed, the average delay is approximately 54 minutes.

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

With 81% of MKE to IAH flights arriving on time and an average delay of 54 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.

MKE → IAH

MKE (Milwaukee) to IAH (Houston)

MKE (Milwaukee) to IAH (Houston) flights arrive on time 81% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 83%. The average delay is 54 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 81% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

SkyWest Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 83% on time vs United Airlines at 56%.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 83% on time; United Airlines trails at 56%.

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Good to know

Departing from MKE

79% on time

Expect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. MKE has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~22 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 ~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.