Houston to Durango (IAH–DRO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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868 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA2281
UA United
319
9:47 AM
CDT TC
11:21 AM
MDT
2h 34m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4073
UA United
E75L
9:47 AM
CDT TA
11:26 AM
MDT
2h 39m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1469
UA United
319
12:21 PM
MDT
3:40 PM
CDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3985
UA United
E7W
12:21 PM
MDT
3:46 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4033
UA United
E7W
12:21 PM
MDT
3:46 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1598
UA United
319
12:21 PM
MDT
3:40 PM
CDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 6 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 31m AAASAY AAQRRJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Durango flights
DEN Denver 4h 44m ACAVEK CMDLUA Denver (DEN) to Durango flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 34m AAEKF9 AAPD Phoenix (PHX) to Durango flights
SLC Salt Lake City ~5h 51m AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Durango flights
MDW Chicago ~6h 32m UA UD Chicago (MDW) to Durango flights
LAX Los Angeles ~7h 9m AAAFAS Los Angeles (LAX) to Durango flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Houston to Durango
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 868 mi 2h 37m nonstop -1h behind

IAH–DRO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 868 miles in approximately 2h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–DRO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 319, E75L 2h34-2h39 30% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAH to DRO direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to DRO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
370
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAH → DRO
30%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
30%
Return
DRO → IAH
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Durango from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Durango La Plata County Airport.
Metric IAH→DRO HOU→DRO AUS→DRO
Distance from IAH 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 2
Weekly flights 7
Flight time 2h 37m 2h 10m 2h
Departure OTP 30%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Durango La Plata County Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Durango is 1 hour behind Houston.
IAH: CDT · DRO: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in Durango.
Distance & Flight Time
868 mi / 1,397 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 37m 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.

IAH–DRO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Durango route.
Route details
Distance868 mi / 1,397 km
Flight time2h 37m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: DRO
IATA / ICAODRO / KDRO
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation6,685 ft / 2,038 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to DRO flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Durango La Plata County Airport take about 2h 37m gate to gate. The route covers 868 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IAH to DRO: United Airlines.
This route has daily 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 Dallas Fort Worth, Denver and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Durango is 1 hour behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from DRO to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU and AUS. 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 DRO

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Durango La Plata County Airport (DRO) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAH to DRO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to DRO is about 2 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 868 miles (1,397 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Denver and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).