Houston to Abilene (IAH–ABI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAH Airport Page →
306 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 25m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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UA6056
UA United
CRJ
8:05 AM
CDT TB
9:27 AM
CDT
1h 22m
34%
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UA5077
UA United
CRJ
12:10 PM
CDT
1:40 PM
CDT
1h 30m
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UA6057
UA United
CRJ
12:10 PM
CDT
1:40 PM
CDT
1h 30m
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UA6056
UA United
CRJ
12:10 PM
CDT
1:40 PM
CDT
1h 30m
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UA5102
UA United
CRJ
12:10 PM
CDT
1:40 PM
CDT
1h 30m
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No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 3h 15m AAASAY → AAASMRA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Abilene flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 54m AAEKF9 → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Abilene flights
DEN Denver 6h 1m ACAVEK → UA Denver (DEN) to Abilene flights
MIA Miami 9h 46m AAATAV → AA Miami (MIA) to Abilene flights
LBB Lubbock 10h 14m ACCMNZ → BVN Lubbock (LBB) to Abilene flights
LAS Las Vegas ~7h 44m EJAEKF9 → DL Las Vegas (LAS) to Abilene flights
PHL Philadelphia ~8h AABAEI → Philadelphia (PHL) to Abilene flights
MCI Kansas City ~8h 30m CMEKNZ → Kansas City (MCI) to Abilene flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham ~8h 31m F9NZUA → Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Abilene flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Abilene
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 306 mi 1h 22m nonstop

IAH–ABI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 306 miles in approximately 1h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore IAH Routes ABI Routes IAH Live Flights ABI Live Flights IAH Delays
All flights from Abilene (ABI) Abilene to Houston flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–ABI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 CRJ 1h22 75% Star Alliance –
OO SkyWest Airlines 1 – – 75% – –
Aircraft on this route
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 88%)
Unaffiliated: OO (1 flights/wk, 13%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAH to ABI 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
20
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to ABI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
DFW ~3h 15m PHX ~5h 54m DEN ~6h 1m LAS ~7h 44m PHL ~8h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
370
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAH → ABI
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Return
ABI → IAH
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Abilene from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Abilene Regional Airport.
Metric IAH→ABI AUS→ABI
Distance from IAH – 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 7 –
Flight time 1h 22m 0h 36m
Departure OTP 75% –
Austin (AUS) to Abilene flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Abilene Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in Abilene.
Distance & Flight Time
306 mi / 493 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 22m gate to gate.
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

Facts

IAH–ABI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Abilene route.
Route details
Distance306 mi / 493 km
Flight time1h 22m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 20 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: ABI
Full nameAbilene Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOABI / KABI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,791 ft / 546 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to ABI flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Abilene Regional Airport take about 1h 22m gate to gate. The route covers 306 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from IAH to ABI: United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Denver.
Yes, return flights from ABI to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AUS. 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 IAH to ABI

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

IAH to ABI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to ABI is about 1 hours 22 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 306 miles (493 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).