Houston to Albany (IAH–ALB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 20 1-stop flights Verified 1d ago
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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
ATL Atlanta 5h 8m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Albany flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 11m F9NZUA → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Albany flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 24m AAEJAF9 → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Albany flights
DTW Detroit 5h 37m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Albany flights
DCA Washington 5h 37m AAEKNZ → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Albany flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 38m AABAEI → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Albany flights
IAD Dulles 5h 43m AVAZCA → SNUA Dulles (IAD) to Albany flights
LGA New York 5h 52m AMDLKQ → DL New York (LGA) to Albany flights
ORD Chicago 6h AAASAV → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Albany flights
BNA Nashville 6h 5m CMNZUA → G4WN Nashville (BNA) to Albany flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Albany
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 1,481 mi 4h nonstop +1h ahead

IAH–ALB had nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,481 miles in 4h.

Also explore Browse available seat maps IAH Routes ALB Routes IAH Live Flights ALB Live Flights IAH Delays ALB Delays
All flights from Albany (ALB) Albany to Houston flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAH–ALB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 – – 84% Oneworld –
UA United Airlines 1 – – 84% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to ALB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
ATL ~5h 8m BWI ~5h 11m CLT ~5h 24m DTW ~5h 37m DCA ~5h 37m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,705
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 → ALB
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
100%
Return
ALB → IAH
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → ALB delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Albany from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Albany International Airport.
Metric IAH→ALB HOU→ALB AUS→ALB
Distance from IAH – 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 4h 3h 12m 3h 1m
Departure OTP 84% – –
Houston (HOU) to Albany flights · Austin (AUS) to Albany flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Albany International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Albany is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
IAH: CDT · ALB: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Albany.
Distance & Flight Time
1,481 mi / 2,383 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 0m 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–ALB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Albany route.
Route details
Distance1,481 mi / 2,383 km
Flight time4h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: ALB
Full nameAlbany International Airport
IATA / ICAOALB / KALB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation285 ft / 87 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to ALB flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Albany International Airport take about 4h gate to gate. The route covers 1,481 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from IAH to ALB: American Airlines and United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Charlotte Douglas.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ALB 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.
Albany is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from ALB 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.

Flights from IAH to ALB

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Albany International Airport (ALB) had nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

IAH to ALB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to ALB is about 4 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,481 miles (2,383 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).