Fort Worth to Houston (AFW–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
While no nonstop service exists between AFW and IAH, 1-stop connecting options are available.
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Houston from Fort Worth
| Metric | AFW→IAH | FTW→IAH | DFW→IAH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AFW | – | 12 mi | 18 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 2 | 23 |
| Weekly flights | – | – | 362 |
| Flight time | 0h 49m | 23h 38m | 1h 8m |
Travel Essentials
AFW: CDT · IAH: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Worth, it's 6:00 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.
AFW–IAH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AFW to IAH
Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
AFW to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AFW to IAH is about 0 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 238 miles (383 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lubbock Preston Smith, Harry Reid and Philadelphia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Worth (FTW), Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Dallas (DAL).