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

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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 30m ago
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UA United
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10:25 PM
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UA3750
UA United
7M9
1:26 AM
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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 3m ACCMEK → WN Austin (AUS) to Dallas flights
SAT San Antonio 3h 11m ACCMGB → LBQLXJTWY San Antonio (SAT) to Dallas flights
MSY New Orleans 3h 37m ACCMNZ → EJAWN New Orleans (MSY) to Dallas flights
MAF Midland 3h 40m ACCMEK → JREWN Midland (MAF) to Dallas flights
TUL Tulsa 3h 41m CMEKNZ → WN Tulsa (TUL) to Dallas flights
LBB Lubbock 3h 47m ACCMNZ → WN Lubbock (LBB) to Dallas flights
MEM Memphis 4h CMEKNZ → LBQWNYE Memphis (MEM) to Dallas flights
AMA Amarillo 4h EKNZUA → WN Amarillo (AMA) to Dallas flights
LIT Little Rock 4h 8m ACCMEK → EJAWN Little Rock (LIT) to Dallas flights
HRL Harlingen 4h 9m ACCMEK → WN Harlingen (HRL) to Dallas flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Dallas
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 217 mi 0h 54m nonstop

IAH–DAL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 217 miles in approximately 0h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore IAH Routes DAL Routes IAH Live Flights DAL Live Flights IAH Delays DAL Delays
All flights from Dallas (DAL) Dallas to Houston flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–DAL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 7M9 1h10 81% Star Alliance –
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 81% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
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.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAH to DAL direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to DAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
61
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
AUS ~3h 3m SAT ~3h 11m MSY ~3h 37m MAF ~3h 40m TUL ~3h 41m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,077
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
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Arriving
62%
Return
DAL → IAH
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
87%
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 2 24 6
Weekly flights 2 154 –
Flight time 0h 54m 0h 39m 0h 25m
Departure OTP 81% – –
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 0h 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.

Facts

IAH–DAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Dallas route.
Route details
Distance217 mi / 349 km
Flight time0h 54m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
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 0h 54m gate to gate. The route covers 217 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from IAH to DAL: United Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
This route has limited weekly 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 Austin Bergstrom, San Antonio and Louis Armstrong New Orleans.
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) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAH to DAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to DAL is about 0 hours 54 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 217 miles (349 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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