Houston to Fresno (IAH–FAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAH Airport Page →
1,478 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 19 1-stop flights Verified 2mos 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 5h 24m EKF9NK → G4WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Fresno flights
LAX Los Angeles 5h 31m AAAFAS → AVCMOS Los Angeles (LAX) to Fresno flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 32m AAEKF9 → AAPD Phoenix (PHX) to Fresno flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 38m AAASAY → AABAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Fresno flights
SAN San Diego 5h 45m EKUA → ASJLWN San Diego (SAN) to Fresno flights
DEN Denver 5h 52m ACAVEK → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Fresno flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 58m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Fresno flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 8m CAEKNH → ACAVCM San Francisco (SFO) to Fresno flights
GDL Guadalajara 6h 53m ACF9UA → Y4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Fresno flights
BJX Silao 7h 42m ACEKUA → Y4 Silao (BJX) to Fresno flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Fresno
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,478 mi 3h 30m nonstop -2h behind

IAH–FAT had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in March 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 1,478 miles in 3h 30m.

Also explore IAH Routes FAT Routes IAH Live Flights FAT Live Flights IAH Delays FAT Delays
All flights from Fresno (FAT) Fresno to Houston flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAH–FAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 100% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 FAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
LAS ~5h 24m LAX ~5h 31m PHX ~5h 32m DFW ~5h 38m SAN ~5h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,136
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 → FAT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
FAT → IAH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
98%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → FAT delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fresno from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Fresno Yosemite International Airport.
Metric IAH→FAT HOU→FAT
Distance from IAH – 24 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 3h 30m 3h 43m
Departure OTP 100% –
Houston (HOU) to Fresno flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Fresno Yosemite International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Fresno is 2 hours behind Houston.
IAH: CDT · FAT: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 4:00 PM in Fresno.
Distance & Flight Time
1,478 mi / 2,378 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m 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–FAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Fresno route.
Route details
Distance1,478 mi / 2,378 km
Flight time3h 30m
Time difference-2 hours
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: FAT
Full nameFresno Yosemite International Airport
IATA / ICAOFAT / KFAT
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr2.6M
Elevation336 ft / 102 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to FAT flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport take about 3h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 1,478 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IAH to FAT: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 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 March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 30m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Los Angeles and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Fresno is 2 hours behind Houston.
Nearby alternatives include HOU. 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 FAT

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in March 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 FAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to FAT is about 3 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,478 miles (2,378 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Los Angeles and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU).