Houston to Fort Worth (IAH–AFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA United
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4:00 PM
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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 4 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 8h 37m EJAEKF9 → SY Las Vegas (LAS) to Fort Worth flights
JFK New York 10h 41m ATB6FI → AS New York (JFK) to Fort Worth flights
SMF Sacramento 14h 1m EKUAVA → AS Sacramento (SMF) to Fort Worth flights
PDX Portland ~9h 39m ASQRUA → SY Portland (PDX) to Fort Worth flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Fort Worth
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 238 mi 1h 25m nonstop

IAH–AFW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 238 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps IAH Routes AFW Routes IAH Live Flights AFW Live Flights IAH Delays
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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–AFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 781 1h25 77% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
781 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
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 AFW direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
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Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to AFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
LAS ~8h 37m PDX ~9h 39m JFK ~10h 41m SMF ~14h 1m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
261
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 → AFW
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Return
AFW → IAH
98%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
98%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Worth from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport.
Metric IAH→AFW HOU→AFW AUS→AFW
Distance from IAH – 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 3
Weekly flights 1 1 –
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 3m 0h 45m
Departure OTP 77% – –
Houston (HOU) to Fort Worth flights · Austin (AUS) to Fort Worth flights · Fort Cavazos (GRK) to Fort Worth flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
238 mi / 383 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m 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–AFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance238 mi / 383 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: AFW
Full namePerot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport
IATA / ICAOAFW / KAFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation722 ft / 220 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to AFW flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport take about 1h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 238 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IAH to AFW: United Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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 Harry Reid, John F. Kennedy and Sacramento.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to AFW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from AFW to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU, AUS and GRK. 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 AFW

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAH to AFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to AFW is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 238 miles (383 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, John F. Kennedy and Sacramento. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU), Austin (AUS) and Fort Cavazos (GRK).