Houston to Lake Charles (IAH–CWF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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132 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
ATL Atlanta ~5h 33m AFAMDL → Atlanta (ATL) to Lake Charles flights
ORD Chicago ~7h 32m AAASAV → Chicago (ORD) to Lake Charles flights
IAD Dulles ~7h 38m AVAZCA → Dulles (IAD) to Lake Charles flights
EWR Newark ~8h 2m EKNKNZ → Newark (EWR) to Lake Charles flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Lake Charles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 132 mi 0h 45m nonstop

IAH–CWF had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 132 miles in 0h 45m.

Also explore IAH Routes CWF Routes IAH Live Flights CWF Live Flights IAH Delays
All flights from Lake Charles (CWF) Lake Charles to Houston flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAH–CWF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 44% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to CWF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
ATL ~5h 33m ORD ~7h 32m IAD ~7h 38m EWR ~8h 2m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAH → CWF
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Return
CWF → IAH
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
65%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lake Charles from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Chennault International Airport.
Metric IAH→CWF HOU→CWF
Distance from IAH – 24 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 0h 45m 0h 27m
Departure OTP 44% –
Houston (HOU) to Lake Charles flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Chennault International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Lake Charles is 0 hours the same as Houston.
IAH: CDT · CWF: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in Lake Charles.
Distance & Flight Time
132 mi / 213 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 45m 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.

Facts

IAH–CWF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Lake Charles route.
Route details
Distance132 mi / 213 km
Flight time0h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: CWF
Full nameChennault International Airport
IATA / ICAOCWF / KCWF
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to CWF flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chennault International Airport take about 0h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 132 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IAH to CWF: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 45m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from CWF 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 CWF

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Chennault International Airport (CWF) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

IAH to CWF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to CWF is about 0 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 132 miles (213 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU).