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

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Houston to Key West
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 914 mi 2h 42m nonstop +1h ahead 28 1-stop hubs

IAH–EYW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 914 miles in approximately 2h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–EYW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 E75L 2h42 68% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
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.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAH to EYW 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
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to EYW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
SRQ ~4h 26m SFB ~4h 39m DAL ~4h 40m RSW ~4h 42m SGF ~5h 59m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,639
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
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Return
EYW → IAH
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →
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 42m.
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 42m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: EYW
Full nameKey West International Airport
IATA / ICAOEYW / KEYW
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 approximately 2h 42m. The route covers 914 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from IAH to EYW. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SRQ, SFB, DAL, RSW, SGF, ORF, BWI, SLC, SJC, TYS, IND, MIA, TPA, MCO, DCA, ATL, PIT, IAD, LGA, ORD, DFW, CVG, RDU, CLT, FLL, BOS, EWR and PHL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAH to EYW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to EYW ranges from 2 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 914 miles (1,470 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SRQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.