Houston to Cleveland (IAH–CLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA544
UA United
737
7:35 AM
CDT TD
11:26 AM
EDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
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UA2311
UA United
10:46 AM
CDT
3:07 PM
EDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
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UA6202
UA United
E7W
1:41 PM
CDT TB
5:35 PM
EDT
2h 54m
M T W T F S S
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UA1934
UA United
73G
6:55 PM
CDT TE
12:39 AM+1
EDT
4h 44m
M T W T F S S
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UA3893
UA United
9:15 PM
CDT
1:01 AM+1
EDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
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UA1645
UA United
737
6:00 AM
EDT
8:25 AM
CDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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EK6036
EK Emirates
7M8
3:02 PM
EDT
5:25 PM
CDT
3h 23m
M T W T F S S
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UA1545
UA United
7M8
5:17 PM
EDT
7:52 PM
CDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6145
UA United
E75L
6:09 PM
EDT
8:40 PM
CDT
3h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Houston to Cleveland
1 carrier, 23 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 23 Flights/wk 1,091 mi 2h 46m nonstop +1h ahead 53 1-stop hubs

IAH–CLE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,091 miles in approximately 2h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–CLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 23 737, 73G, E7W 2h46-4h44 9% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – UA
73G Boeing 737-700 – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (23 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 CLE direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
23
Outbound / wk
29
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to CLE.
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One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,016
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 → CLE
9%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
9%
Arriving
50%
Return
CLE → IAH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → CLE delays →

Other ways to reach Cleveland from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Metric IAH→CLE HOU→CLE
Distance from IAH 24 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 23 1
Flight time 2h 46m 2h 25m
Departure OTP 9%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Cleveland.
Distance & Flight Time
1,091 mi / 1,756 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 46m to 4h 44m.
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–CLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Cleveland route.
Route details
Distance1,091 mi / 1,756 km
Flight time2h 46m to 4h 44m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights23 out / 29 return
1-stop connections53 hubs
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: CLE
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to CLE flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport take approximately 2h 46m to 4h 44m. The route covers 1,091 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 23 nonstop flights per week from IAH to CLE. The return direction has about 29 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LRD, DAL, CMH, MEM, IND, SDF, MSY, APF, CHS, ALB, NAS, EGE, GUC, YYZ, PSP, SNA, RDU, ATL, CUN, PIT, SLC, DFW, ORD, CLT, STL, DCA, BWI, RSW, DEN, MCO, MDW, MIA, PHL, DTW, BNA, IAD, MSP, FLL, EWR, PHX, LAX, LGA, BOS, SFO, LAS, TPA, JFK, SEA, SRQ, PBI, PUJ, GRR and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cleveland is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from CLE to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU. 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 CLE

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

IAH to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to CLE ranges from 2 hours 46 minutes to 4 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,091 miles (1,756 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 52 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via LRD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU).