Key West to Houston (EYW–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MIA Miami 4h 42m AABAQR 5Y7LAA Miami (MIA) to Houston flights
MCO Orlando 4h 46m MX F9NHNK Orlando (MCO) to Houston flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 6m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Houston flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 18m AA AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville 5h 34m G4 NZUA Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Houston flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 6h 31m G4 8CASGB Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Houston flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 41m AA AAF9NH Charlotte (CLT) to Houston flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 45m MTN ADAVEK Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Houston flights
DCA Washington 7h 13m AA AAEKNZ Washington (DCA) to Houston flights
ORD Chicago 7h 40m AANZUA AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Houston flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Key West to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 914 mi 2h 45m nonstop -1h behind

EYW–IAH had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 914 miles in 2h 45m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop EYW–IAH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for EYW to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,394
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
EYW → IAH
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
Return
IAH → EYW
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from Key West

Nearby airports with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Metric EYW→IAH MIA→IAH OPF→IAH
Distance from EYW 126 mi 131 mi
Nonstop airlines 20 4
Weekly flights 158
Flight time 2h 45m 2h 2h 21m
Airports within 200 miles of EYW with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Key West, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
914 mi / 1,470 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m 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.

EYW–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Key West to Houston route.
Route details
Distance914 mi / 1,470 km
Flight time2h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: EYW
IATA / ICAOEYW / KEYW
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation3 ft / 1 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EYW to IAH flights.
Nonstop flights from Key West International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport take about 2h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 914 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from EYW to IAH: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 45m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Miami, Orlando and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Houston is 1 hour behind Key West.
Yes, return flights from IAH to EYW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MIA, OPF and RSW. 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 EYW to IAH

Key West International Airport (EYW) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

EYW to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EYW to IAH is about 2 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 914 miles (1,470 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Miami, Orlando and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (MIA), Miami (OPF) and Fort Myers (RSW).