Houston to Rifle (HOU–RIL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Houston to Rifle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 982 mi 2h 41m nonstop -1h behind 48 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between HOU and RIL, connecting options are available through 48 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to RIL.
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One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
0
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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 Rifle from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Garfield County Regional Airport.
Metric HOU→RIL IAH→RIL AUS→RIL
Distance from HOU 24 mi 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 5
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 2h 41m 2h 26m 2h 28m
Departure OTP 95%
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Garfield County Regional Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Rifle is 1 hour behind Houston.
HOU: CDT · RIL: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in Rifle.
Distance & Flight Time
982 mi / 1,580 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 41m.

HOU–RIL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Rifle route.
Route details
Distance982 mi / 1,580 km
Flight time2h 41m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connections48 hubs
Origin: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: RIL
IATA / ICAORIL / KRIL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,548 ft / 1,691 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to RIL flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Garfield County Regional Airport take approximately 2h 41m. The route covers 982 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from HOU to RIL. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, OKC, APA, SAT, IAH, AUS, DSM, DEN, DFW, OMA, JAC, SLC, LAS, SUN, BUR, MDW, BZN, VNY, TYS, PSP, MSY, SAV, SAN, SRQ, ORD, SFO, SNA, BNA, JAX, LAX, PDX, IAD, BHM, PBI, TPA, CLT, GSO, MIA, SJC, PHL, LGA, EWR, FLL, BWI, TEB, HPN, JFK and SJU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Rifle is 1 hour behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from RIL to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH and AUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 HOU to RIL

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

HOU to RIL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to RIL ranges from 2 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 982 miles (1,580 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

48 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 Houston (IAH) and Austin (AUS).