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

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UA5963
UA United
E7W
7:35 AM
CDT TB
10:06 AM
MDT
3h 31m
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UA5814
UA United
E75L
11:26 AM
CDT TB
1:33 PM
MDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
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UA5354
UA United
E7W
2:10 PM
CDT TB
4:00 PM
MDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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UA5917
UA United
E75L
6:05 PM
CDT TB
8:27 PM
MDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
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UA5300
UA United
E7W
7:20 AM
MDT
11:11 AM
CDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
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UA5632
UA United
E7W
1:10 PM
MDT
5:06 PM
CDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
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UA5493
UA United
E75L
1:17 PM
MDT
4:32 PM
CDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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UA5702
UA United
E7W
4:13 PM
MDT
7:50 PM
CDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
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UA5354
UA United
E7W
4:47 PM
MDT
8:43 PM
CDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
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UA5949
UA United
E75L
5:00 PM
MDT
8:47 PM
CDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
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Houston to Aspen
1 carrier, 28 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 914 mi 2h 50m nonstop -1h behind 50 1-stop hubs

IAH–ASE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 914 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 50 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 28 E75L, E7W 2h50-3h31 63% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (28 flights/wk, 100%)
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
4
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
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
41
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to ASE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,373
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
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Return
ASE → IAH
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
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 1 4 2
Weekly flights 28 2 9
Flight time 2h 50m 2h 30m 0h 55m
Departure OTP 63%
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 to 3h 31m.
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 to 3h 31m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights28 out / 41 return
1-stop connections50 hubs
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
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 approximately 2h 50m to 3h 31m. The route covers 914 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from IAH to ASE. The return direction has about 41 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAT, DAL, ABQ, SLC, GJT, OMA, TUS, TUL, LAS, SHV, JAC, MEM, MSP, BZN, MDW, PSP, SNA, BUR, SDF, STL, IND, BNA, MSY, PIT, TPA, CMH, MCO, SJC, SRQ, FLL, RNO, IAD, RSW, PBI, ORF, BWI, EWR, MIA, LGA, PHL, BOS, DEN, SFO, AUS, LAX, DFW, ORD, PHX, ATL and CLT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAH to ASE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to ASE ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes to 3 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 914 miles (1,470 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 69 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

50 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).