Houston to Denver (IAH–APA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Houston to Denver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 853 mi 2h 12m nonstop -1h behind 76 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between IAH and APA, connecting options are available through 76 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to APA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
76
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
362
Candidates
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Denver from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Centennial Airport.
Metric IAH→APA HOU→APA AUS→APA
Distance from IAH – 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 7 8
Weekly flights 1 1 1
Flight time 2h 12m 2h 11m 1h 52m
Departure OTP 89% – –
Houston (HOU) to Denver flights · Austin (AUS) to Denver flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Centennial Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Denver is 1 hour behind Houston.
IAH: CDT · APA: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
853 mi / 1,373 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 12m.
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–APA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Denver route.
Route details
Distance853 mi / 1,373 km
Flight time2h 12m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections76 hubs
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: APA
Full nameCentennial Airport
IATA / ICAOAPA / KAPA
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,885 ft / 1,794 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to APA flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Centennial Airport take approximately 2h 12m. The route covers 853 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from IAH to APA.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAT, DAL, BJC, AUS, DEN, OMA, DFW, ABQ, TUL, PIA, ASE, DSM, SCF, STL, TUS, SLC, IND, MCI, MSP, VNY, BZN, MSY, SBD, BNA, BHM, MDW, PHX, TLC, MKE, SAN, BFI, BUR, SJD, CMH, PSP, ORD, SNA, YYC, PIE, SAV, CLT, BCT, CHS, PIT, RDU, TPA, OAK, YIP, LAX, FLL, SRQ, IAD, SMF, PDX, PBI, RNO, SFO, YYZ, MCO, DCA, PHL, YEG, SJC, MIA, YVR, LGA, GCM, BOS, NAS, SEA, LIR, PLS, SJU, HNL, LAS and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 1 hour behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from APA 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 APA

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Centennial Airport (APA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAH to APA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to APA ranges from 2 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 853 miles (1,373 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

76 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SAT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).