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

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Houston to Dallas
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 217 mi 1h 39m nonstop -1h behind 110 1-stop hubs

IAH–DAL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 217 miles in approximately 1h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 110 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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
DL Delta Air Lines 1 – – 72% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (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 DAL.
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One-Stop Connections
110
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~51h
Longest
ABI ~3h 50m T89 ~4h 13m ICT ~4h 18m SHV ~4h 22m MEI ~4h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
3,648
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
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
70%
Return
DAL → IAH
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Arriving
94%
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 1 8 1
Weekly flights 2 156 1
Flight time 1h 39m 0h 50m 1h 30m
Departure OTP 72% – –
Houston (HOU) to Dallas flights · College Station (CLL) to Dallas flights · Austin (AUS) 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
-1h
Dallas is 1 hour behind Houston.
IAH: CDT · DAL: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in Dallas.
Distance & Flight Time
217 mi / 349 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 39m to 2h 11m.
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 39m to 2h 11m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connections110 hubs
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: DAL
Full nameDallas Love Field
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
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 approximately 1h 39m to 2h 11m. The route covers 217 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from IAH to DAL. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ABI, T89, ICT, SHV, MEI, SUS, APA, PIA, DSM, GPT, SFB, BJC, LUK, SVH, SCF, MID, CVG, MGM, GUC, EGE, BRO, GDL, ASE, MTJ, APF, IAD, BUR, GJT, NAS, JAC, RIC, PSP, YYZ, BZN, SJC, EWR, PBI, SJD, JFK, YYC, BFI, PLS, SJO, TIW, RSW, PHL, ECP, IND, JAX, BGI, COS, MKE, DEN, SAT, AUS, HRL, MSY, ONT, FLL, ORD, MCI, HOB, HDN, STL, BNA, AMA, LBB, LIT, MAF, PHX, ELP, MEM, ABQ, TUS, TPA, ATL, BHM, TUL, PNS, LAX, OKC, BWI, DCA, OMA, SDF, SFO, SAN, SLC, LAS, MDW, CHS, CMH, MCO, MIA, SMF, LGA, SAV, PDX, SNA, MSP, TYS, ORF, CLT, SEA, PIT, RDU, SRQ, BOS, RNO and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas is 1 hour behind Houston.
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 AUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 DAL

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Dallas Love Field (DAL) are connected by nonstop service from 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 ranges from 1 hours 39 minutes to 2 hours 11 minutes. 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

110 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ABI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU), College Station (CLL) and Austin (AUS).