Houston to Bedford (IAH–BED) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,585 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 15 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MKE Milwaukee 7h 19m EKNZUA → JD Milwaukee (MKE) to Bedford flights
PIT Pittsburgh ~5h 24m EKNZUA → Pittsburgh (PIT) to Bedford flights
ITH Ithaca ~5h 32m → Ithaca (ITH) to Bedford flights
MSY New Orleans ~5h 38m ACCMEK → New Orleans (MSY) to Bedford flights
EWR Newark ~5h 43m EKNKNZ → Newark (EWR) to Bedford flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~5h 46m EKNZUA → Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Bedford flights
CLT Charlotte ~5h 51m AAF9IB → JD Charlotte (CLT) to Bedford flights
STL St Louis ~5h 56m CMEKNZ → St Louis (STL) to Bedford flights
LGA New York ~6h 1m AMDLKQ → New York (LGA) to Bedford flights
JFK New York ~6h 29m ATB6DL → B6 New York (JFK) to Bedford flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Bedford
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,585 mi 3h 48m nonstop +1h ahead

IAH–BED had nonstop service from Mexicana, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,585 miles in 3h 48m.

Also explore IAH Routes BED Routes IAH Live Flights BED Live Flights IAH Delays
All flights from Bedford (BED) Bedford to Houston flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAH–BED service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 0 – – 44% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to BED.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
PIT ~5h 24m ITH ~5h 32m MSY ~5h 38m EWR ~5h 43m CVG ~5h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 → BED
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Return
BED → IAH
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
65%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Bedford from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Laurence G Hanscom Field.
Metric IAH→BED HOU→BED AUS→BED
Distance from IAH – 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 6
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 3h 48m 3h 15m 3h 3m
Departure OTP 44% – –
Houston (HOU) to Bedford flights · Austin (AUS) to Bedford flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Laurence G Hanscom Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Bedford is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
IAH: CDT · BED: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Bedford.
Distance & Flight Time
1,585 mi / 2,551 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 48m 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.

Facts

IAH–BED Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Bedford route.
Route details
Distance1,585 mi / 2,551 km
Flight time3h 48m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: BED
Full nameLaurence G Hanscom Field
IATA / ICAOBED / KBED
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation133 ft / 41 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to BED flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Laurence G Hanscom Field take about 3h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 1,585 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IAH to BED: Mexicana. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 48m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include General Mitchell.
Bedford is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
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 BED

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) had nonstop service from Mexicana, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

IAH to BED Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to BED is about 3 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,585 miles (2,551 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via General Mitchell. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).