Houston to Chattanooga (IAH–CHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
IAH–CHA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 686 miles in approximately 2h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 21 | CR2 | 2h11-2h13 | Star Alliance | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chattanooga from Houston
| Metric | IAH→CHA | HOU→CHA | CLL→CHA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAH | – | 24 mi | 74 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h 13m | 2h 24m | 1h 40m |
| Departure OTP | 88% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
IAH: CDT · CHA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Chattanooga.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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, SkyWest Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
IAH to CHA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAH to CHA is about 2 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 686 miles (1,103 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Dallas Fort Worth and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU), College Station (CLL) and Austin (AUS).