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

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UA4046
UA United
E7W
12:10 PM
CDT TB
3:57 PM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3985
UA United
E75L
1:51 PM
CDT TE
5:48 PM
EDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3999
UA United
E7W
4:47 PM
EDT
7:05 PM
CDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Houston to Key West
1 carrier, 11 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 914 mi 2h 47m nonstop +1h ahead 45 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 47m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 11 E75L, E7W 2h47-2h57 96% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (11 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 EYW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to EYW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,587
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.

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 1 1 2
Weekly flights 11 1
Flight time 2h 47m 2h 2m 2h 7m
Departure OTP 96%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Key West International Airport.

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 to 2h 57m.
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–EYW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Key West route.
Route details
Distance914 mi / 1,470 km
Flight time2h 47m to 2h 57m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights11 out / 7 return
1-stop connections45 hubs
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: EYW
IATA / ICAOEYW / KEYW
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation3 ft / 1 m

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 47m to 2h 57m. The route covers 914 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from IAH to EYW. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, RSW, SFB, AUS, PBI, PIE, JAX, SRQ, AVL, CHS, OKC, SGF, SAV, SBN, MDW, ORF, PLS, CLE, BWI, HPN, MKE, SLC, LAS, BUR, SJC, MCO, TYS, IND, MIA, TPA, PIT, ATL, DCA, IAD, BNA, CVG, DFW, ORD, FLL, RDU, CLT, BOS, LGA, 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.
Nearby alternatives include HOU 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 EYW

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Key West International Airport (EYW) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 11 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 47 minutes to 2 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 914 miles (1,470 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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