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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
MIA Miami 7h AAATAV AAG6 Miami (MIA) to Maiquetía flights
PTY Tocumen 9h 34m CMUA CM Tocumen (PTY) to Maiquetía flights
BOG Bogota 9h 38m AVUA AVLAP5 Bogota (BOG) to Maiquetía flights
IST Istanbul 26h 6EPKTG TK Istanbul (IST) to Maiquetía flights
GRU São Paulo 26h 30m UA G3 São Paulo (GRU) to Maiquetía flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Houston to Maiquetía
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,262 mi 5h nonstop +1h ahead

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

Carriers that operated nonstop IAH–CCS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 100% Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to CCS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
318
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAH → CCS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
CCS → IAH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Maiquetía is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
IAH: CDT · CCS: -04

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Maiquetía.
Distance & Flight Time
2,262 mi / 3,640 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 0m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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.

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–CCS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Maiquetía route.
Route details
Distance2,262 mi / 3,640 km
Flight time5h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: CCS
IATA / ICAOCCS / SVMI
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas
Elevation234 ft / 71 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to CCS flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport take about 5h gate to gate. The route covers 2,262 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IAH to CCS: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 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 September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Miami, Tocumen and El Dorado.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CCS 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.
Maiquetía is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from CCS 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 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.