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

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Houston to Lake Charles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 132 mi 0h 45m nonstop 8 1-stop hubs

IAH–CWF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 132 miles in approximately 0h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–CWF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 6% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to CWF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
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.
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.
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 connections8 hubs
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 approximately 0h 45m. The route covers 132 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OKC, TPA, ATL, LAS, IAD, EWR, MIA and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CWF to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines.

IAH to CWF Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via OKC.