Houston (IAH) to Lubbock (LBB) flights
CommuteAir flies nonstop from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport, with about 27 flights a week in July 2026. The 457-mile flight takes about 1h 41m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 457 mi · 735 km
- Flight time
- 1h 41m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 83%
Airlines flying IAH to LBB
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CommuteAir | 27 | Embraer ERJ-145 | 41,983 | 1h 41m |
| Mesa AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 14,832 | 1h 37m |
| SkyWest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ200, Embraer E175 | 7,549 | 1h 45m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
IAH to LBB flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 9:30am and the last at 4:59pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 4261United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 9:30am | 11:11am | 31 | 88% |
| UA 4354United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 12:07pm | 1:54pm | 31 | 91% |
| UA 4280United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 2:20pm | 4:07pm | 24 | 83% |
| UA 4306United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 4:59pm | 6:46pm | 31 | 85% |
Is IAH to LBB on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 86% of 1,439 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.7% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 12pm were the most punctual (91%), those around 2pm the least (80%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (46%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,439 | 86% | 12 min | 1.7% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am to 10am | 351 | 84% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 338 | 91% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 175 | 80% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 289 | 87% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 151 | 87% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 108 | 83% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 130 | 5,845 | |
| September 2025 | 112 | 5,377 | |
| October 2025 | 140 | 6,578 | |
| November 2025 | 137 | 5,514 | |
| December 2025 | 120 | 5,097 | |
| January 2026 | 101 | 4,703 | |
| February 2026 | 104 | 4,948 | |
| March 2026 | 116 | 5,034 | |
| April 2026 | 107 | 5,102 | |
| May 2026 | 134 | 6,020 | |
| June 2026 | 112 | 4,927 | |
| July 2026 | 118 | 5,219 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.