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

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Houston to Albany
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,481 mi 3h 30m nonstop +1h ahead 55 1-stop hubs

IAH–ALB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,481 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 55 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–ALB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 31% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to ALB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,693
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.
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 1 1 1
Weekly flights 1 – 1
Flight time 3h 30m 2h 54m 3h 1m
Departure OTP 31% – –
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 3h 30m.
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 time3h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections55 hubs
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 approximately 3h 30m. The route covers 1,481 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from IAH to ALB.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, YNG, SUS, PWK, TEB, HPN, ISM, YYZ, GSP, AUS, SDF, BOS, BED, HHH, MDW, MCI, SFB, MSP, FRG, APF, JFK, MKE, APA, BCT, YUL, PIE, PBI, NAS, ELP, MIA, SCF, SJU, PSP, LAS, AUA, CHS, DFW, DTW, DEN, BWI, IAD, DCA, ORD, RDU, RSW, MCO, PHL, ATL, CLT, BNA, LGA, FLL, TPA, SRQ and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAH to ALB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to ALB ranges from 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,481 miles (2,383 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

55 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).