Boston to Houston (BOS–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.
BOS–IAH is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, JetBlue and Royal Air Maroc lead the route. The flight covers 1,595 miles in approximately 4h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AZ, EK, NZ | 36 | 738, 739, 7M9 | 3h51-4h18 | Star Alliance | AZ, EK, NZ | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: QR, TP | 14 | 223, 320 | 4h19-4h21 | – | QR, TP | |
| AT Royal Air Maroc | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Houston from Boston
| Metric | BOS→IAH | MHT→IAH | PVD→IAH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BOS | – | 45 mi | 49 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 99 | – | – |
| Flight time | 4h 17m | 3h 34m | 4h 6m |
| Departure OTP | 61% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BOS: EDT · IAH: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Boston, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
MBTA Silver Line SL1 bus runs from South Station (Red Line, Amtrak) through the Ted Williams Tunnel to all Logan terminals; free from the airport, $2.40 inbound. Journey from South Station takes 15–20 minutes depending on traffic. The Blue Line Aquarium station connects to a free water taxi ($12) across the harbor to Logan; scenic but weather-dependent.Taxis from downtown Boston cost $30–45 with the Ted Williams Tunnel toll included. Ride-hails are comparable. The Sumner and Ted Williams tunnels both serve the airport; check traffic before departing, as both frequently back up. Logan is only 3 miles from downtown but tunnel congestion often extends that to 30+ minutes.
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.
BOS–IAH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BOS to IAH
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, JetBlue and Royal Air Maroc. With 99 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BOS to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BOS to IAH is about 4 hours 17 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,595 miles (2,567 km). There are approximately 99 weekly flights outbound and 104 return, totaling 203 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Manchester (MHT), Providence/Warwick (PVD) and Portsmouth (PSM).