Charlotte to Houston (CLT–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CLT–IAH is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 912 miles in approximately 2h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 166 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: IB, QR | 60 | 321, 738, B38M | 2h42-3h03 | Oneworld | IB, QR | |
| UA United Airlines Also: NH, NZ, VA | 30 | 320, E7W | 2h50-3h29 | Star Alliance | NH, NZ, VA | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 13 | 32N, 32Q, A20N | 3h01-3h34 | – | Y4 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Houston from Charlotte
| Metric | CLT→IAH | GSP→IAH | GSO→IAH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CLT | – | 75 mi | 83 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 162 | 49 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 42m | 2h 33m | 2h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 77% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CLT: EDT · IAH: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
There is no rail link to CLT. CATS Route 5 bus runs from Charlotte Transportation Center to the airport in 45 minutes ($2.20). The airport is 7 miles from Uptown Charlotte.Ride-shares from Uptown cost $18–30 and take 15–25 minutes. Taxis are available but less common than ride-share in Charlotte. I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway are the primary expressway routes; allow extra time during afternoon rush (4–6:30pm).
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.
CLT–IAH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CLT to IAH
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Frontier and United Airlines. With 162 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CLT to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CLT to IAH ranges from 2 hours 42 minutes to 3 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 912 miles (1,467 km). There are approximately 162 weekly flights outbound and 136 return, totaling 298 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
166 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FTY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP), Greensboro (GSO) and Columbia (CAE).