Houston to Key West (IAH–EYW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
MIA Miami 4h 27m AAATAV → AAUA Miami (MIA) to Key West flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 6m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Key West flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 6m AAASAY → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Key West flights
TPA Tampa 5h 22m CMEJANZ → MX Tampa (TPA) to Key West flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 58m AAF9IB → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Key West flights
ORD Chicago 7h 16m AAASAV → AANZUA Chicago (ORD) to Key West flights
DCA Washington 7h 18m AAEKNZ → AA Washington (DCA) to Key West flights
PIT Pittsburgh 9h 54m EKNZUA → G4 Pittsburgh (PIT) to Key West flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville 12h 20m EKUA → G4 Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Key West flights
IND Indianapolis 13h 14m EKNZUA → G4 Indianapolis (IND) to Key West flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Key West
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 914 mi 2h 47m nonstop +1h ahead

IAH–EYW had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in May 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 914 miles in 2h 47m.

Also explore IAH Routes EYW Routes IAH Live Flights EYW Live Flights IAH Delays
All flights from Key West (EYW) Key West to Houston flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAH–EYW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 3 – – 88% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (3 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 EYW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
MIA ~4h 27m PIE ~4h 48m RSW ~4h 59m ATL ~5h 6m DFW ~5h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,446
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 → EYW
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Return
EYW → IAH
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Key West from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Key West International Airport.
Metric IAH→EYW HOU→EYW AUS→EYW
Distance from IAH – 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 2
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 2h 47m 1h 54m 2h 7m
Departure OTP 88% – –
Houston (HOU) to Key West flights · Austin (AUS) to Key West flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Key West International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Key West is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
IAH: CDT · EYW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Key West.
Distance & Flight Time
914 mi / 1,470 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 47m 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–EYW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Key West route.
Route details
Distance914 mi / 1,470 km
Flight time2h 47m
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: EYW
Full nameKey West International Airport
IATA / ICAOEYW / KEYW
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation3 ft / 1 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to EYW flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Key West International Airport take about 2h 47m gate to gate. The route covers 914 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IAH to EYW: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 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 May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 47m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Miami, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth.
Key West is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from EYW 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 EYW

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Key West International Airport (EYW) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in May 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 EYW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to EYW is about 2 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 914 miles (1,470 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Miami, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).