Hobbs to Houston (HOB–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA4838
UA United
ERJ
8:24 AM
MDT
11:15 AM
CDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5272
UA United
CRJ
8:24 AM
MDT
11:15 AM
CDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2690cs
NZ Air New Zealand
CR2
8:25 AM
MDT
11:14 AM
CDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1854cs
CM Copa
CRJ
8:33 AM
MDT
11:15 AM
CDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5696+2
UA United
CRJ
11:35 AM
MDT
2:10 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5209
UA United
2:00 PM
MDT
4:50 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1848cs
CM Copa
CRJ
7:50 PM
CDT TB
8:43 PM
MDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6112cs
EK Emirates
CRJ
7:50 PM
CDT TB
8:43 PM
MDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2691cs
NZ Air New Zealand
CR2
7:50 PM
CDT TB
8:51 PM
MDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5301+3
UA United
CRJ
9:29 PM
CDT TB
10:17 PM
MDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Hobbs to Houston
1 carrier, 30 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 30 Flights/wk 501 mi 1h 35m nonstop +1h ahead 4 1-stop hubs

HOB–IAH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 501 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HOB–IAH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: CM, NZ 16 CRJ, ERJ 1h35-1h51 Star Alliance CM, NZ
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – NZ
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – CM, UA
ERJ Embraer ERJ-135/140/145 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (16 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, HOB to IAH direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
30
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOB to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
181
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.

Other ways to reach Houston from Hobbs

Nearby airports with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Metric HOB→IAH MAF→IAH ROW→IAH
Distance from HOB 79 mi 87 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 1
Weekly flights 30 119
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 29m 2h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of HOB with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Hobbs, it's 7:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
501 mi / 806 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m to 1h 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.

HOB–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hobbs to Houston route.
Route details
Distance501 mi / 806 km
Flight time1h 35m to 1h 51m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights30 out / 28 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: HOB
IATA / ICAOHOB / KHOB
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation3,661 ft / 1,116 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOB to IAH flights.
Nonstop flights from Lea County Regional Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport take approximately 1h 35m to 1h 51m. The route covers 501 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 30 nonstop flights per week from HOB to IAH. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, LBB, HOU and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 1 hour ahead of Hobbs.
Yes, return flights from IAH to HOB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MAF, ROW and LBB. 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 HOB to IAH

Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

HOB to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOB to IAH ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 1 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 501 miles (806 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 58 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Midland (MAF), Roswell (ROW) and Lubbock (LBB).