Albany to Houston (ALB–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA3902
UA United
6:00 AM
EDT
9:12 AM
CDT
4h 12m
M T W T F S S
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UA3930
UA United
10:45 AM
EDT
2:00 PM
CDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3939
UA United
7:00 PM
EDT
10:05 PM
CDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Albany to Houston
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,481 mi 4h 5m nonstop -1h behind 31 1-stop hubs

ALB–IAH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,481 miles in approximately 4h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ALB–IAH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 3 4h05-4h15 100% Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ALB to IAH direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ALB to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,457
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ALB → IAH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
59%
Return
IAH → ALB
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ALB delays → IAH delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Houston is 1 hour behind Albany.
ALB: EDT · IAH: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Albany, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,481 mi / 2,383 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 5m to 4h 15m.
Getting from IAH

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.

Houston Climate

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.

ALB–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albany to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,481 mi / 2,383 km
Flight time4h 5m to 4h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 1 return
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: ALB
IATA / ICAOALB / KALB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation285 ft / 87 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ALB to IAH flights.
Nonstop flights from Albany International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport take approximately 4h 5m to 4h 15m. The route covers 1,481 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from ALB to IAH. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HOU, CLE, SDF, YUL, APF, VRB, NAS, PBI, CUN, LAS, MDW, DTW, PHL, DEN, BWI, IAD, ORD, MCO, MIA, LGA, DCA, FLL, ATL, RSW, TPA, CLT, RDU, BNA, JFK, SRQ and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 1 hour behind Albany.
Yes, return flights from IAH to ALB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ALB to IAH

Albany International Airport (ALB) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ALB to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ALB to IAH ranges from 4 hours 5 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,481 miles (2,383 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via HOU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.