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

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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 10 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 6h 37m EKF9NK → SY Las Vegas (LAS) to Fort Worth flights
JFK New York 10h 27m ATB6DL → AS New York (JFK) to Fort Worth flights
PDX Portland 11h 45m ASEKQR → SY Portland (PDX) to Fort Worth flights
PHL Philadelphia 14h 54m AABAEI → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Fort Worth flights
AUS Austin ~3h 21m ACCMEK → Austin (AUS) to Fort Worth flights
STL St Louis ~5h 6m CMEKNZ → St Louis (STL) to Fort Worth flights
DEN Denver ~6h 7m ACAVEK → Denver (DEN) to Fort Worth flights
MSY New Orleans ~6h 21m ACCMEK → New Orleans (MSY) to Fort Worth flights
TPA Tampa ~6h 30m CMEJANZ → Tampa (TPA) to Fort Worth flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth ~6h 44m AAASAY → Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Fort Worth flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Fort Worth
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between IAH and AFW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore IAH Routes AFW Routes IAH Live Flights AFW Live Flights IAH Delays
All flights from Fort Worth (AFW) Fort Worth to Houston flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to AFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
AUS ~3h 21m STL ~5h 6m DEN ~6h 7m MSY ~6h 21m TPA ~6h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
287
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
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
AFW → IAH
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
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 – 4 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Departure OTP 74% – –
Houston (HOU) to Fort Worth flights · Austin (AUS) 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.
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
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
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.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, John F. Kennedy and Portland.
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 and 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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