Houston to Maiquetía (IAH–CCS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
IAH–CCS had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in September 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 2,262 miles in 5h.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 7 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
IAH: CDT · CCS: -04
When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Maiquetía.
US passport holders enter Venezuela visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. At Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) near Caracas, immigration stamps your passport. You receive a tourist card (tarjeta de ingreso) on arrival or from your airline during the flight. Keep this card until departure.
Venezuela is home to Angel Falls (Salto Angel), the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall at 979 meters, located in Canaima National Park. Los Roques Archipelago, a national park of coral islands in the Caribbean, offers white sand beaches and reef snorkeling. Margarita Island (Isla de Margarita) is the main beach resort destination with domestic flights from Caracas. The Andes run through western Venezuela, with Merida as the base for mountain trekking.
Direct flights from Miami (MIA) to Caracas run about 3 hours 30 minutes. Service varies by carrier and season. Total travel time from other US cities adds a connection through Miami, Panama City (about 3 hours 30 minutes to CCS on Copa), or Bogota (about 2 hours). Venezuela uses the bolivar (VES). The currency has undergone multiple redenominations. US dollars circulate widely as a parallel currency and are accepted at many hotels, restaurants, and shops. Bring clean US bills in small denominations ($1, $5, $10, $20). Card payments work at some businesses but cash (dollars or bolivares) is more reliable. Domestic flights are the practical way to reach Angel Falls and other distant destinations: Conviasa and other carriers connect Caracas to regional airports.
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–CCS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAH to CCS
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in September 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 CCS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAH to CCS is about 5 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,262 miles (3,640 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Miami, Tocumen and El Dorado. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.