Houston to Fort Worth (IAH–FTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Houston to Fort Worth
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 229 mi 0h 38m nonstop 46 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between IAH and FTW, connecting options are available through 46 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to FTW.
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One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
0
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Worth from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
Metric IAH→FTW HOU→FTW AUS→FTW
Distance from IAH – 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 5
Weekly flights 1 – 1
Flight time 0h 38m 0h 51m 0h 37m
Departure OTP 12% – –
Houston (HOU) to Fort Worth flights · Austin (AUS) to Fort Worth flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Fort Worth is 0 hours the same as Houston.
IAH: CDT · FTW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
229 mi / 369 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 38m.
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–FTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance229 mi / 369 km
Flight time0h 38m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections46 hubs
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: FTW
Full nameFort Worth Meacham International Airport
IATA / ICAOFTW / KFTW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation710 ft / 216 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to FTW flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Fort Worth Meacham International Airport take approximately 0h 38m. The route covers 229 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from IAH to FTW.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUS, SAT, MAF, TUL, ELP, BNA, MSY, SFB, SCF, OMA, TPA, TUS, PHX, MDW, TYS, MEX, CLT, SLC, PBI, RDU, VNY, BHM, DEN, JAX, SAN, STL, CVG, MKE, MIA, CHS, PIT, FLL, IAD, CMH, LAX, LAS, EWR, NAS, SNA, GCM, SFO, BOS, SJC, SEA, PDX and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from FTW 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 FTW

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAH to FTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to FTW ranges from 0 hours 38 minutes. The route covers a distance of 229 miles (369 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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