Abilene to Houston (ABI–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ABI–IAH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 306 miles in approximately 1h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 7 | CRJ | 1h38 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 1 | – | 23h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Houston from Abilene
| Metric | ABI→IAH | FTW→IAH | MAF→IAH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ABI | – | 138 mi | 151 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 8 | – | 110 |
| Flight time | 1h 38m | 23h 51m | 0h 27m |
Travel Essentials
ABI: MDT · IAH: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Abilene, it's 7:00 PM in Houston.
No direct rail from IAH. The METRO bus 102 (IAH Express) runs to downtown Houston's transit center (60–90 min, $1.25). Taxis to downtown Houston cost $50–70. Ride-hails pick up at the designated Rideshare zones outside baggage claim on the lower level.IAH has five terminals (A–E) connected by an underground tunnel with trams. Terminal D handles international arrivals. Rental car agencies are in a consolidated facility adjacent to Terminal C; a free IAH Connector bus runs between terminals and the rental car center. The Galleria / Uptown area costs $35–50 by ride-hail.
Humid subtropical climate. Hot, humid, and wet for much of the year. Summers are brutal (33–38°C) with high humidity and near-daily afternoon thunderstorms. Severe storms with hail and high winds regularly cause ground stops from April through September. Houston's flooding risk is significant. Heavy rain events, including tropical system remnants, have flooded airport roads, cutting off surface access even when the airport itself remains operational.
Winters are mild (5–18°C) with occasional ice storms. These are rare but highly disruptive when they occur. Hurricane season (June–November) requires monitoring for Gulf storms. October through March has the best flying weather.
ABI–IAH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ABI to IAH
Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected by nonstop service from SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ABI to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ABI to IAH ranges from 1 hours 38 minutes to 23 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 306 miles (493 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PHX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Worth (FTW), Midland (MAF) and Lubbock (LBB).