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

IAH Airport Page →
1,091 mi airlines charter/private 34/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 14 flights Verified 1h ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
NZ6413cs
NZ Air New Zealand
738
7:20 AM
CDT TC
11:14 AM
EDT
2h 54m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA544+1
UA United
738
7:20 AM
CDT TC
11:14 AM
EDT
2h 54m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1934+1
UA United
320
2:35 PM
CDT TC
6:30 PM
EDT
2h 55m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA744
UA United
B39M
6:05 PM
CDT TC
9:59 PM
EDT
2h 54m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ6410cs
NZ Air New Zealand
7M8
6:05 PM
CDT TC
9:55 PM
EDT
2h 50m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ6420cs
NZ Air New Zealand
7M8
6:00 AM
EDT
8:18 AM
CDT
3h 18m
68%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA476
UA United
738
6:24 AM
EDT
8:23 AM
CDT
2h 59m
71%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ6423cs
NZ Air New Zealand
738
6:26 AM
EDT
8:25 AM
CDT
2h 59m
68%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA756
UA United
738
6:26 AM
EDT
8:25 AM
CDT
2h 59m
71%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6036cs
EK Emirates
739
3:11 PM
EDT
5:25 PM
CDT
3h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1545+2
UA United
739
3:11 PM
EDT
5:25 PM
CDT
3h 14m
71%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1645+2
UA United
7M8
6:41 PM
EDT
8:55 PM
CDT
3h 14m
71%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3778
UA United
7M9
8:31 PM
EDT
10:45 PM
CDT
3h 14m
71%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3760
UA United
7M9
8:31 PM
EDT
10:45 PM
CDT
3h 14m
71%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 10 hubs
STL St Louis 4h 26m CMEKNZ WN St Louis (STL) to Cleveland flights
DTW Detroit 4h 37m AFAMDL AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Cleveland flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 45m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Cleveland flights
BNA Nashville 4h 54m CMEKNZ WN Nashville (BNA) to Cleveland flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 56m AAASAY AACXF9 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Cleveland flights
ORD Chicago 5h 5m AAASAV AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Cleveland flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 16m AAF9IB AA Charlotte (CLT) to Cleveland flights
DCA Washington 5h 24m AAEKNZ AAAS Washington (DCA) to Cleveland flights
IAD Dulles 5h 32m AVAZCA ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Cleveland flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 37m AFAMDL AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Cleveland flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Houston to Cleveland
1 carrier, 34 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,091 mi 2h 54m nonstop +1h ahead

IAH–CLE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,091 miles in approximately 2h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 20 320, 738, B39M 2h54-2h55 44% Star Alliance NZ
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – UA
738 Boeing 737-800 – NZ, UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – NZ
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (20 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
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
34
Outbound / wk
49
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,945
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
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Arriving
76%
Return
CLE → IAH
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
65%
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 AUS→CLE
Distance from IAH 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 4
Weekly flights 34 1 1
Flight time 2h 54m 2h 18m 2h 18m
Departure OTP 44%
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 54m gate to gate.
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 54m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights34 out / 49 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 54m gate to gate. The route covers 1,091 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IAH to CLE: United Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include St. Louis Lambert, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAH to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to CLE is about 2 hours 54 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,091 miles (1,756 km). There are approximately 34 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 83 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).