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

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UA6056
UA United
CRJ
8:05 AM
CDT TB
9:27 AM
CDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5051
UA United
CRJ
9:17 AM
CDT TB
11:02 AM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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UA6056
UA United
CRJ
11:55 AM
CDT
1:25 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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UA5068
UA United
CRJ
12:10 PM
CDT
1:40 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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UA5142
UA United
5:45 PM
CDT
7:15 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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Houston to Abilene
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 306 mi 1h 22m nonstop 17 1-stop hubs

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, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 14 CRJ 1h22-1h45 78% Star Alliance
OO SkyWest Airlines 0 78%
Aircraft on this route
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: OO (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAH to ABI direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to ABI.
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One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
271
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 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 14
Flight time 1h 22m 0h 36m
Departure OTP 78%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Abilene Regional Airport.

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 to 1h 45m.
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.

IAH–ABI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Abilene route.
Route details
Distance306 mi / 493 km
Flight time1h 22m to 1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 15 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: ABI
IATA / ICAOABI / KABI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,791 ft / 546 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to ABI flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Abilene Regional Airport take approximately 1h 22m to 1h 45m. The route covers 306 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from IAH to ABI. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, AUS, SAT, LBB, BNA, CMH, PHX, PHL, SAN, PBI, RDU, MCI, SFO, LAX, MIA, DEN and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

IAH to ABI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to ABI ranges from 1 hours 22 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 306 miles (493 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).