Lafayette (LFT) to Houston (IAH) flights
Mesa Airlines, CommuteAir fly nonstop from Lafayette Regional Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, with about 33 flights a week in July 2026. The 201-mile flight takes about 1h 13m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 201 mi · 323 km
- Flight time
- 1h 13m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 81%
Airlines flying LFT to IAH
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Airlines | 18 | Embraer E175 | 27,122 | 1h 10m |
| CommuteAir | 15 | Embraer ERJ-145 | 51,616 | 1h 14m |
| SkyWest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ200, Embraer E175 | 13,851 | 1h 14m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
LFT to IAH flight schedule
8 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:20am and the last at 4:09pm. 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 4000United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 5:20am | 6:35am | 30 | 94% |
| UA 4301United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 7:00am | 8:22am | 18 | 81% |
| UA 4053United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 7:15am | 8:30am | 10 | 80% |
| UA 4331United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 9:20am | 10:42am | 31 | 87% |
| UA 6169United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 12:03pm | 1:25pm | 15 | 100% |
| UA 4356United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 12:05pm | 1:20pm | 16 | 85% |
| UA 4264United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 4:04pm | 5:25pm | 21 | 81% |
| UA 6232United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 4:09pm | 5:20pm | 6 | 86% |
Is LFT to IAH on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 85% of 1,988 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (92%), those around 7am the least (74%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (38%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,988 | 85% | 11 min | 0.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 339 | 92% | |
| 6am to 7am | 100 | 92% | |
| 7am to 8am | 260 | 74% | |
| 9am to 10am | 364 | 88% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 361 | 86% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 145 | 84% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 344 | 78% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 40 | 90% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 181 | 8,241 | |
| September 2025 | 177 | 8,379 | |
| October 2025 | 191 | 8,718 | |
| November 2025 | 196 | 8,131 | |
| December 2025 | 182 | 8,195 | |
| January 2026 | 146 | 7,175 | |
| February 2026 | 140 | 6,688 | |
| March 2026 | 167 | 6,410 | |
| April 2026 | 171 | 7,680 | |
| May 2026 | 168 | 8,222 | |
| June 2026 | 148 | 7,722 | |
| July 2026 | 144 | 7,398 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.