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

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Fort Worth to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 229 mi 23h 51m nonstop +1h ahead 24 1-stop hubs

FTW–IAH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 229 miles in approximately 23h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating 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

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FTW to IAH.
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One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
78
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
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
Return
IAH → FTW
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
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 1 15 2
Weekly flights 0 403 1
Flight time 23h 51m 0h 26m 23h 38m
Airports within 200 miles of FTW with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Houston is 1 hour ahead of Fort Worth.
FTW: MDT · IAH: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Worth, it's 7:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
229 mi / 369 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 23h 51m.
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 51m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: FTW
IATA / ICAOFTW / KFTW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation710 ft / 216 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
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 approximately 23h 51m. The route covers 229 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUS, SAT, TUL, OMA, CVG, TPA, MDW, PHX, SJD, ORD, LAS, SCF, IAD, SNA, ASE, SLC, PBI, EWR, YHM, MSP, SEA, DAL, HOU and BNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 1 hour ahead of Fort Worth.
Nearby alternatives include DFW, DAL and ABI. 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) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines.

FTW to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FTW to IAH ranges from 23 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 229 miles (369 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via AUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Dallas (DAL) and Abilene (ABI).