Houston to Aspen (IAH–ASE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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914 mi airlines charter/private 29/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 9 flights Verified 29m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
NZ2989cs
NZ Air New Zealand
E7W
7:35 AM
CDT TA
10:06 AM
MDT
3h 31m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5814+1
UA United
E75L
9:50 AM
CDT TB
11:40 AM
MDT
2h 50m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL425
DL Delta
9:50 AM
CDT
11:01 AM
MDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2993cs
NZ Air New Zealand
E7W
10:05 AM
CDT TA
12:42 PM
MDT
3h 37m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5917+1
UA United
E75L
8:36 PM
CDT TB
10:04 PM
MDT
2h 28m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5300+1
UA United
E75L
7:15 AM
MDT
11:02 AM
CDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2994+2
NZ Air New Zealand
E7W
7:20 AM
MDT
11:11 AM
CDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2990cs
NZ Air New Zealand
E7W
11:30 AM
MDT
3:24 PM
CDT
2h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5493+1
UA United
E75L
4:40 PM
MDT
8:00 PM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
DEN Denver 4h 27m ACAVEK CMUA Denver (DEN) to Aspen flights
AUS Austin 4h 30m ACCMEK AA Austin (AUS) to Aspen flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 42m AAASAY AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Aspen flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 27m AFAMDL AMDLTIV Atlanta (ATL) to Aspen flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 39m AAAFAS AADLKL Los Angeles (LAX) to Aspen flights
ORD Chicago 6h 59m AAASAV AAQRUA Chicago (ORD) to Aspen flights
SFO San Francisco 7h 42m CAEKNH LXJUA San Francisco (SFO) to Aspen flights
COS Colorado Springs ~5h 2m EKUA Colorado Springs (COS) to Aspen flights
PHX Phoenix ~5h 30m AAEKF9 Phoenix (PHX) to Aspen flights
GJT Grand Junction ~8h 27m DL Grand Junction (GJT) to Aspen flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Aspen
2 carriers, 29 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 914 mi 2h 50m nonstop -1h behind

IAH–ASE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 914 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–ASE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: NZ 14 E75L 2h28-2h50 0% Star Alliance NZ
DL Delta Air Lines 1 2h11 0% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – NZ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 93%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 7%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAH to ASE direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to ASE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
816
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAH → ASE
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Return
ASE → IAH
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Aspen from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field).
Metric IAH→ASE HOU→ASE AUS→ASE
Distance from IAH 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 7 6
Weekly flights 29 1 7
Flight time 2h 50m 2h 35m 2h 32m
Departure OTP 0%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field).

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in Aspen.
Distance & Flight Time
914 mi / 1,470 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m 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.

IAH–ASE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Aspen route.
Route details
Distance914 mi / 1,470 km
Flight time2h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights29 out / 28 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: ASE
IATA / ICAOASE / KASE
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation7,820 ft / 2,384 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to ASE flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) take about 2h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 914 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from IAH to ASE: United Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Austin Bergstrom and Dallas Fort Worth.
Aspen is 1 hour behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from ASE 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 ASE

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) (ASE) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAH to ASE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to ASE is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 914 miles (1,470 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Austin Bergstrom and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).