Gunnison to Houston (GUC–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA6129
UA United
E7W
12:05 PM
MDT
3:38 PM
CDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4069
UA United
E7W
9:30 AM
CDT TA
11:21 AM
MDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Gunnison to Houston
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 886 mi 2h 33m nonstop +1h ahead 10 1-stop hubs

GUC–IAH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 886 miles in approximately 2h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GUC–IAH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 E7W 2h33 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GUC to IAH direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GUC to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
396
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
GUC → IAH
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
65%
Return
IAH → GUC
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from Gunnison

Nearby airports with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Metric GUC→IAH ASE→IAH MTJ→IAH
Distance from GUC 48 mi 52 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 2
Weekly flights 7 41 9
Flight time 2h 33m 1h 50m 2h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of GUC with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Gunnison, it's 7:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
886 mi / 1,426 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 33m.
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.

GUC–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Gunnison to Houston route.
Route details
Distance886 mi / 1,426 km
Flight time2h 33m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: GUC
IATA / ICAOGUC / KGUC
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation7,680 ft / 2,341 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GUC to IAH flights.
Nonstop flights from Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport take approximately 2h 33m. The route covers 886 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from GUC to IAH. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PHX, PSP, SNA, CLT, PIT, CLE, ORD, DEN, DFW and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 1 hour ahead of Gunnison.
Yes, return flights from IAH to GUC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ASE, MTJ and EGE. 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 GUC to IAH

Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GUC to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GUC to IAH ranges from 2 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 886 miles (1,426 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PHX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Aspen (ASE), Montrose (MTJ) and Eagle (EGE).