Denver to Houston (APA–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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 7h 6m EJAJTLXE F9NKUA Las Vegas (LAS) to Houston flights
PBI West Palm Beach ~8h 9m CE NZUA West Palm Beach (PBI) to Houston flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Denver to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
853 mi 1h 51m nonstop +1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between APA and IAH, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for APA to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
171
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
APA → IAH
98%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
98%
Return
IAH → APA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from Denver

Nearby airports with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Metric APA→IAH DEN→IAH BJC→IAH
Distance from APA 22 mi 27 mi
Nonstop airlines 10 2
Weekly flights 281 1
Flight time 1h 51m 1h 45m 2h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of APA with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Houston is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
APA: MDT · IAH: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 7:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
853 mi / 1,373 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 51m gate to gate.
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.

APA–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Houston route.
Route details
Distance853 mi / 1,373 km
Flight time1h 51m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: APA
IATA / ICAOAPA / KAPA
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,885 ft / 1,794 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about APA to IAH flights.
Nonstop flights from Centennial Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport take about 1h 51m gate to gate. The route covers 853 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid.
Houston is 1 hour ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from IAH to APA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DEN, BJC and COS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 APA to IAH

Centennial Airport (APA) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

APA to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from APA to IAH is about 1 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 853 miles (1,373 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (DEN), Denver (BJC) and Colorado Springs (COS).