Houston to Akron (IAH–CAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAH Airport Page →
1,085 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 15 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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
CLT Charlotte 5h 20m AAEJAF9 → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Akron flights
ORD Chicago 5h 26m AAASAV → AAAVNZ Chicago (ORD) to Akron flights
DCA Washington 5h 40m AAEKNZ → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Akron flights
MCO Orlando 5h 56m ADF9NZ → MX Orlando (MCO) to Akron flights
JAX Jacksonville 6h 1m ACEKNZ → G4MX Jacksonville (JAX) to Akron flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 29m ADAVB6 → MX Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Akron flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 6h 50m EJAF9UA → MX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Akron flights
TPA Tampa 7h 1m CMNZUA → MX Tampa (TPA) to Akron flights
LAS Las Vegas 9h 21m EJAEKF9 → MX Las Vegas (LAS) to Akron flights
CHS Charleston 13h 19m UA → MX Charleston (CHS) to Akron flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Akron
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,085 mi 2h 50m nonstop +1h ahead

IAH–CAK had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 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 1,085 miles in 2h 50m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps IAH Routes CAK Routes IAH Live Flights CAK Live Flights IAH Delays CAK Delays
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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAH–CAK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 90% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
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 CAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
CLT ~5h 20m ORD ~5h 26m DCA ~5h 40m MCO ~5h 56m JAX ~6h 1m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,003
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 → CAK
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
50%
Return
CAK → IAH
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → CAK delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Akron.
Distance & Flight Time
1,085 mi / 1,746 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m 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–CAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Akron route.
Route details
Distance1,085 mi / 1,746 km
Flight time2h 50m
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: CAK
Full nameAkron Canton Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOCAK / KCAK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation1,228 ft / 374 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to CAK flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Akron Canton Regional Airport take about 2h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,085 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IAH to CAK: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 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 August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 50m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, Chicago O'Hare and Ronald Reagan Washington National.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CAK and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Akron is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from CAK 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 CAK

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 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 CAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to CAK is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,085 miles (1,746 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Chicago O'Hare and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.