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

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868 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
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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 3 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 18m AAASAY → AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Durango flights
DEN Denver 4h 59m 8CACAV → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Durango flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 29m AAASF9 → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Durango flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Durango
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 868 mi 2h 36m nonstop -1h behind

IAH–DRO had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in September 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 868 miles in 2h 36m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps IAH Routes DRO Routes IAH Live Flights DRO Live Flights IAH Delays
All flights from Durango (DRO) Durango to Houston flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAH–DRO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 100% 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

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to DRO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
DFW ~4h 18m DEN ~4h 59m PHX ~5h 29m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
338
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 → DRO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
DRO → IAH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →
Alternatives

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 – 2 2
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 2h 36m 2h 10m 1h 42m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Houston (HOU) to Durango flights · Austin (AUS) to Durango flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Durango La Plata County Airport.
Know before you go

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 36m 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–DRO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Durango route.
Route details
Distance868 mi / 1,397 km
Flight time2h 36m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: DRO
Full nameDurango La Plata County Airport
IATA / ICAODRO / KDRO
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation6,685 ft / 2,038 m
FAQ

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 36m gate to gate. The route covers 868 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IAH to DRO: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 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 September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 36m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Denver and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DRO and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in September 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 DRO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to DRO is about 2 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 868 miles (1,397 km).

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).