Houston to Chattanooga (IAH–CHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA5103
UA United
CRJ
12:30 PM
CDT TB
3:33 PM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5094
UA United
CRJ
7:55 PM
CDT TB
10:58 PM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5086
UA United
CRJ
7:00 AM
EDT
8:20 AM
CDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5091
UA United
CRJ
5:20 PM
EDT
6:48 PM
CDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Houston to Chattanooga
1 carrier, 15 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 686 mi 1h 32m nonstop +1h ahead 24 1-stop hubs

IAH–CHA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 686 miles in approximately 1h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–CHA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 14 CRJ 2h03 67% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAH to CHA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to CHA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,178
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 → CHA
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
CHA → IAH
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Chattanooga from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field).
Metric IAH→CHA AUS→CHA
Distance from IAH 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 15 1
Flight time 1h 32m 2h 4m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field).

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Chattanooga.
Distance & Flight Time
686 mi / 1,103 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 32m to 2h 3m.
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–CHA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Chattanooga route.
Route details
Distance686 mi / 1,103 km
Flight time1h 32m to 2h 3m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights15 out / 15 return
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: CHA
IATA / ICAOCHA / KCHA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation683 ft / 208 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to CHA flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) take approximately 1h 32m to 2h 3m. The route covers 686 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from IAH to CHA. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, BNA, TYS, AUS, RDU, SFB, CHS, PIT, IAD, PBI, LRD, MKE, NAS, MIA, DTW, DCA, ORD, DFW, ATL, CLT, LGA, FLL, EWR and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chattanooga is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from CHA to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 CHA

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

IAH to CHA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to CHA ranges from 1 hours 32 minutes to 2 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 686 miles (1,103 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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