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

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UA1804
UA United
B39M
10:18 AM
CDT TC
4:10 PM
AST
4h 52m
34%
M T W T F S S
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UA1171
UA United
7M9
3:10 PM
AST
7:04 PM
CDT
4h 54m
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M T W T F S S
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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
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 28m ADAVF9 → B6NK Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Oranjestad flights
MIA Miami 7h 6m AAATAV → AAQR Miami (MIA) to Oranjestad flights
CUR Willemstad 7h 7m CD → 3RORPY Willemstad (CUR) to Oranjestad flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 14m AFAMDL → DL Atlanta (ATL) to Oranjestad flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 43m AAASAY → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Oranjestad flights
CLT Charlotte 8h 18m AAF9IB → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Oranjestad flights
BWI Baltimore 8h 20m 8CF9NZ → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Oranjestad flights
PTY Tocumen 8h 47m CMUA → CM Tocumen (PTY) to Oranjestad flights
EWR Newark 9h 21m EKNZOS → ACB6UA Newark (EWR) to Oranjestad flights
ORD Chicago 9h 25m AAASAV → UA Chicago (ORD) to Oranjestad flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Oranjestad
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,021 mi 4h 52m nonstop +1h ahead

IAH–AUA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,021 miles in approximately 4h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore IAH Routes AUA Routes IAH Live Flights AUA Live Flights IAH Delays
All flights from Oranjestad (AUA) Oranjestad to Houston flights
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 4h52 89% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – 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
27
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
FLL ~6h 28m TPA ~6h 52m MIA ~7h 6m CUR ~7h 7m SJU ~7h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,479
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
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Return
AUA → IAH
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
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 52m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Aruba visa-free for stays up to 30 days. No visa is needed, but all travelers must complete the online Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) Card before arrival at edcardaruba.aw. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket is required. The initial 30-day stay can be extended up to 180 days at the local immigration office.

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 52m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 4h 52m gate to gate. The route covers 2,021 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IAH to AUA: United Airlines.
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 Fort Lauderdale Hollywood, Miami and Hato.
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 is about 4 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Fort Lauderdale Hollywood, Miami and Hato. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.