Houston to Dallas (IAH–DAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAH Airport Page →
217 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 79 1-stop flights Verified 10h ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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
AUS Austin 3h ACCMEK → WN Austin (AUS) to Dallas flights
SAT San Antonio 3h 4m ACCMEK → EJAJTLWN San Antonio (SAT) to Dallas flights
OKC Oklahoma City 3h 37m CMEKNZ → WN Oklahoma City (OKC) to Dallas flights
MSY New Orleans 3h 40m ACCMEK → WN New Orleans (MSY) to Dallas flights
TUL Tulsa 3h 40m CMEKNZ → EJAPWAWN Tulsa (TUL) to Dallas flights
MAF Midland 3h 55m ACCMEK → EJAJTLWN Midland (MAF) to Dallas flights
AMA Amarillo 3h 56m NZUA → WN Amarillo (AMA) to Dallas flights
HRL Harlingen 4h 9m ACCMEK → WN Harlingen (HRL) to Dallas flights
LBB Lubbock 4h 17m ACCMNZ → WN Lubbock (LBB) to Dallas flights
PNS Pensacola 4h 20m ACCMEK → WN Pensacola (PNS) to Dallas flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Dallas
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 217 mi 1h 42m nonstop

IAH–DAL had nonstop service from United Airlines and Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in June 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 217 miles in 1h 42m.

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All flights from Dallas (DAL) Dallas to Houston flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAH–DAL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 0% Star Alliance –
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 0% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (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 DAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
79
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
AUS ~3h 0m SAT ~3h 4m HOU ~3h 21m AEX ~3h 22m OKC ~3h 37m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,226
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAH → DAL
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
Return
DAL → IAH
25%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
25%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → DAL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dallas from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Love Field.
Metric IAH→DAL HOU→DAL CLL→DAL
Distance from IAH – 24 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines – 22 6
Weekly flights – 151 1
Flight time 1h 42m 0h 39m 0h 25m
Departure OTP 0% – –
Houston (HOU) to Dallas flights · College Station (CLL) to Dallas flights · Beaumont/Port Arthur (BPT) to Dallas flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Dallas Love Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in Dallas.
Distance & Flight Time
217 mi / 349 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 42m 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–DAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Dallas route.
Route details
Distance217 mi / 349 km
Flight time1h 42m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: DAL
Full nameDallas Love Field
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to DAL flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Dallas Love Field take about 1h 42m gate to gate. The route covers 217 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from IAH to DAL: United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 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 June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 42m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Austin Bergstrom, San Antonio and OKC Will Rogers World.
Yes, return flights from DAL to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU, CLL and BPT. 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 DAL

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Dallas Love Field (DAL) had nonstop service from United Airlines and Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in June 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 DAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to DAL is about 1 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 217 miles (349 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Austin Bergstrom, San Antonio and OKC Will Rogers World. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU), College Station (CLL) and Beaumont/Port Arthur (BPT).