Dallas to Houston (DAL–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Dallas to Houston
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 217 mi 0h 47m nonstop 179 1-stop hubs

DAL–IAH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. GXA leads the route. The flight covers 217 miles in approximately 0h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 179 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DAL–IAH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
GXA GXA 1 100%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GXA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAL to IAH.
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One-Stop Connections
179
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
3,492
Candidates
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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.

Other ways to reach Houston from Dallas

Nearby airports with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Metric DAL→IAH DFW→IAH FTW→IAH
Distance from DAL 12 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 22 2
Weekly flights 1 496
Flight time 0h 47m 0h 39m 23h 38m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of DAL with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Houston is 0 hours the same as Dallas.
DAL: CDT · IAH: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas, it's 6:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
217 mi / 349 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 47m.
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.

DAL–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas to Houston route.
Route details
Distance217 mi / 349 km
Flight time0h 47m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections179 hubs
Origin: DAL
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAL to IAH flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Love Field to George Bush Intercontinental Airport take approximately 0h 47m. The route covers 217 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: GXA.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DAL to IAH. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ADS, CLL, GRK, SHV, LCH, FTY, ABI, SWO, BTR, LNK, MFE, BRO, JAN, XNA, TPQ, DAY, RIL, NEW, GPT, ICT, SUS, CAE, DSM, SAF, PDK, LAL, MTY, ROW, LEX, JCI, GUC, SAP, MKC, VRB, MID, GSP, MLB, CUN, ASE, DSI, CHA, GSO, APA, LUK, PVU, TLC, SUA, APF, SCF, OAX, OPF, EGE, SBN, CLD, MTJ, RIC, PVR, CVG, BZE, CLE, CAK, GDL, TQO, SRQ, EYW, MOD, RSW, PBI, GRR, UDD, LIR, HDN, MDW, SAL, GCM, DTW, GEG, NAS, YHM, TEB, SBA, BZN, TVC, JAC, VNY, APC, IAD, PSP, YUL, YYZ, JFK, BDL, ALB, SJO, BUR, RNO, EWR, PLS, YYC, YWG, STT, SJU, AUA, YVR, AXA, BFI, HOU, IKG, ORD, IND, CRP, OKC, AUS, MAF, MSY, TUS, SAT, DEN, MCI, ATL, STL, TUL, MIA, CHS, ECP, OMA, JAX, PHX, BNA, AMA, ORF, LIT, BWI, LAS, CMH, SCL, BHM, HRL, MCO, PHL, TPA, ELP, MEM, LBB, PNS, RDU, SAN, SMF, MSP, ABQ, DCA, LAX, SFO, SEA, COS, SDF, SLC, FLL, LGA, TYS, CLT, SAV, MKE, HND, PIT, SNA, ONT, HOB, PDX, SJC, TME, BOS, CWF, SJD, AEX, GUF, MGM, RVS and SEZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from IAH to DAL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DFW, FTW and GRK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DAL to IAH

Dallas Love Field (DAL) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected by nonstop service from GXA. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DAL to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAL to IAH ranges from 0 hours 47 minutes. The route covers a distance of 217 miles (349 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

179 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via ADS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Fort Worth (FTW) and Fort Cavazos (GRK).