Houston to Oranjestad (IAH–AUA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA1804
UA United
B39M
9:50 AM
CDT TD
3:14 PM
AST
4h 24m
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UA1171
UA United
7M9
2:25 PM
AST
6:25 PM
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5h
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Houston to Oranjestad
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,021 mi 4h 24m nonstop +1h ahead 30 1-stop hubs

IAH–AUA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,021 miles in approximately 4h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–AUA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 B39M 4h24 50% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
B39M – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAH to AUA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to AUA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
PBI ~6h 38m TPA ~6h 46m SJU ~7h 4m STT ~7h 23m IND ~8h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,597
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 → AUA
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
AUA → IAH
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Oranjestad is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
IAH: CDT · AUA: AST

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Oranjestad.
Distance & Flight Time
2,021 mi / 3,252 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 24m.
Visa & Entry

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Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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–AUA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Oranjestad route.
Route details
Distance2,021 mi / 3,252 km
Flight time4h 24m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: AUA
Full nameQueen Beatrix International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUA / TNCA
TimezoneAmerica/Aruba
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation60 ft / 18 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to AUA flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Queen Beatrix International Airport take approximately 4h 24m. The route covers 2,021 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from IAH to AUA. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PBI, TPA, SJU, STT, IND, PIT, BNA, BOG, LGA, MDE, IAD, DFW, MIA, ATL, BOS, GRU, FLL, CLT, EWR, BWI, MCO, JFK, PTY, AMS, LIM, MSP, ORD, YYZ, PHL and EZE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Oranjestad is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from AUA to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 AUA

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAH to AUA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to AUA ranges from 4 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,021 miles (3,252 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via PBI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.