Houston to Denver (IAH–BJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Houston to Denver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
880 mi 2h 30m nonstop -1h behind 41 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between IAH and BJC, connecting options are available through 41 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to BJC.
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One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
152
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Other ways to reach Denver from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport.
Metric IAH→BJC HOU→BJC AUS→BJC
Distance from IAH 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 5
Weekly flights 0 1 1
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 44m 2h 5m
Departure OTP 58%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
880 mi / 1,416 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m.
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–BJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Denver route.
Route details
Distance880 mi / 1,416 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections41 hubs
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: BJC
IATA / ICAOBJC / KBJC
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,673 ft / 1,729 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to BJC flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport take approximately 2h 30m. The route covers 880 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APA, DAL, AUS, DEN, OMA, EGE, PHX, SLC, MCI, MSP, LAS, MEM, VNY, STL, MDW, MKE, BUR, APC, PSP, CMH, SNA, BNA, RSW, YYC, OAK, PIT, CLT, LAX, SJC, RDU, SMF, SRQ, IAD, PBI, SFO, FLL, NAS, YYZ, YUL, BOS and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 1 hour behind Houston.
Nearby alternatives include HOU and AUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from IAH to BJC

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAH to BJC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to BJC ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 880 miles (1,416 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via APA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).