Lubbock (LBB) to Houston (IAH) flights
CommuteAir flies nonstop from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, with about 27 flights a week in July 2026. The 457-mile flight takes about 1h 44m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 457 mi · 735 km
- Flight time
- 1h 44m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 82%
Airlines flying LBB to IAH
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CommuteAir | 27 | Embraer ERJ-145 | 41,292 | 1h 45m |
| Mesa AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 14,929 | 1h 40m |
| SkyWest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ200, Embraer E175 | 7,245 | 1h 41m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
LBB to IAH flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:00am and the last at 4:50pm. 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 4863United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 7:00am | 8:50am | 31 | 89% |
| UA 4300United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 11:47am | 1:37pm | 31 | 88% |
| UA 4859United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 2:29pm | 4:24pm | 31 | 87% |
| UA 4978United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 4:50pm | 6:45pm | 24 | 75% |
Is LBB to IAH on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 86% of 1,438 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (91%), those around 4pm the least (77%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (42%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,438 | 86% | 15 min | 1.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 72 | 84% | |
| 7am to 8am | 237 | 91% | |
| 9am to 10am | 262 | 88% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 292 | 86% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 56 | 72% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 178 | 90% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 175 | 84% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 114 | 77% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 52 | 75% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 130 | 5,501 | |
| September 2025 | 111 | 5,012 | |
| October 2025 | 140 | 6,636 | |
| November 2025 | 137 | 5,742 | |
| December 2025 | 120 | 5,484 | |
| January 2026 | 100 | 4,171 | |
| February 2026 | 104 | 4,887 | |
| March 2026 | 115 | 4,766 | |
| April 2026 | 107 | 5,123 | |
| May 2026 | 132 | 6,148 | |
| June 2026 | 112 | 4,746 | |
| July 2026 | 118 | 5,250 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.