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 6 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 17m 8CACAV → SY Denver (DEN) to Fort Worth flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 46m F9UAY4 → SY Las Vegas (LAS) to Fort Worth flights
JFK New York 9h 56m ATB6FI → AS New York (JFK) to Fort Worth flights
PDX Portland 11h 54m ASQRUA → SY Portland (PDX) to Fort Worth flights
RIC Richmond ~7h 28m UA → SY Richmond (RIC) to Fort Worth flights
SMF Sacramento ~8h 41m EKUAVA → AS Sacramento (SMF) 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.
238 mi 0h 56m nonstop

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
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to AFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
DEN ~5h 17m LAS ~6h 46m RIC ~7h 28m SMF ~8h 41m JFK ~9h 56m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
391
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
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Return
AFW → IAH
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
83%
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 2
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 0h 56m 0h 58m 0h 43m
Departure OTP 73% – –
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 0h 56m 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 time0h 56m
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.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport take about 0h 56m gate to gate. The route covers 238 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Harry Reid and John F. Kennedy.
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 through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAH to AFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to AFW is about 0 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 238 miles (383 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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