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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
NZ6413cs
NZ Air New Zealand
319
7:35 AM
CDT TE
11:27 AM
EDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA544+1
UA United
319
7:35 AM
CDT TC
11:26 AM
EDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6202+1
UA United
E75L
2:29 PM
CDT TB
6:18 PM
EDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA744
UA United
7M9
6:05 PM
CDT TC
9:59 PM
EDT
2h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1934+1
UA United
7M8
6:05 PM
CDT TC
9:55 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ6423cs
NZ Air New Zealand
73G
6:00 AM
EDT
8:25 AM
CDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1645+2
UA United
7M8
6:00 AM
EDT
8:18 AM
CDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ6420cs
NZ Air New Zealand
7M8
6:00 AM
EDT
8:18 AM
CDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA476
UA United
738
6:26 AM
EDT
8:25 AM
CDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1545+2
UA United
738
2:40 PM
EDT
4:58 PM
CDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6036cs
EK Emirates
7M8
2:54 PM
EDT
5:10 PM
CDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6145+1
UA United
E75L
6:56 PM
EDT
9:48 PM
CDT
3h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Houston to Cleveland
1 carrier, 33 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 33 Flights/wk 1,091 mi 2h 49m nonstop +1h ahead 93 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 49m. Beyond nonstop, 93 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 Also: NZ 26 319, 7M8, 7M9, E75L 2h49-2h54 31% Star Alliance NZ
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – NZ, UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (26 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
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
33
Outbound / wk
48
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
93
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,950
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.

Other ways to reach Cleveland from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Metric IAH→CLE HOU→CLE AUS→CLE
Distance from IAH 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 2
Weekly flights 33 1 2
Flight time 2h 49m 2h 10m 2h 15m
Departure OTP 31%
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 49m to 2h 54m.
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 49m to 2h 54m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights33 out / 48 return
1-stop connections93 hubs
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: CLE
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 49m to 2h 54m. The route covers 1,091 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 33 nonstop flights per week from IAH to CLE. The return direction has about 48 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, IAB, SUS, SVH, MEM, BHM, SDF, BMG, IND, CMH, OKC, AUS, PDK, HHH, MDW, GPT, PIT, MKE, MLB, SAV, CHS, ICT, YIP, TEB, ABQ, LRD, HPN, MSY, CVG, OMA, YQB, LAL, APF, BCT, MKC, TMB, ALB, PBI, BTV, BDL, BED, EYW, COS, EGE, NAS, GUC, VNY, PLS, PSP, SNA, YYZ, SJU, SJC, YVR, LNK, SLC, ATL, MCI, DEN, SRQ, MSP, ORD, STL, CLT, DFW, BWI, DTW, TPA, DCA, MAN, BNA, IAD, PHL, YUL, MIA, MCO, RSW, CUN, LAX, LGA, EWR, BOS, LAS, FLL, SFO, SEA, RDU, PHX, JFK, GRR, NEW, PUJ 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 and 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 CLE

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAH to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to CLE ranges from 2 hours 49 minutes to 2 hours 54 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,091 miles (1,756 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 48 return, totaling 81 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

93 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 Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).