Fort Worth to Houston (FTW–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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229 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 23h 38m UA AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Houston flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~23h 38m 8CASGB Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Houston flights
EWR Newark ~23h 38m EKNKNZ Newark (EWR) to Houston flights
ORD Chicago ~23h 38m AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Houston flights
SAN San Diego ~23h 38m UA San Diego (SAN) to Houston flights
MEX Mexico City ~23h 38m AM AMF9NH Mexico City (MEX) to Houston flights
SEA Seattle ~23h 38m ASAYBR Seattle (SEA) to Houston flights
MCO Orlando ~23h 38m B6 F9NHNK Orlando (MCO) to Houston flights
PHX Phoenix ~23h 38m AAF9NZ Phoenix (PHX) to Houston flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham ~23h 38m F9NHNZ Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Houston flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fort Worth to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 229 mi 23h 38m nonstop

FTW–IAH had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 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 229 miles in 23h 38m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop FTW–IAH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FTW to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~23h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
0
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
FTW → IAH
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
95%
Return
IAH → FTW
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from Fort Worth

Nearby airports with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Metric FTW→IAH DFW→IAH DAL→IAH
Distance from FTW 19 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 23 4
Weekly flights 362 1
Flight time 23h 38m 1h 3m 0h 41m
Airports within 200 miles of FTW with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Worth, it's 6:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
229 mi / 369 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 23h 38m 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.

FTW–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Worth to Houston route.
Route details
Distance229 mi / 369 km
Flight time23h 38m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FTW
IATA / ICAOFTW / KFTW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation710 ft / 216 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FTW to IAH flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Worth Meacham International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport take about 23h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 229 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from FTW to IAH: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 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 April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 23h 38m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Yes, return flights from IAH to FTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DFW, DAL and GRK. 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 FTW to IAH

Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 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.

FTW to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FTW to IAH is about 23 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 229 miles (369 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Dallas (DAL) and Fort Cavazos (GRK).