Houston to Fort Worth (IAH–FTW) — 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 1 hub
MEX Mexico City ~6h 30m AMF9NZ → AM Mexico City (MEX) to Fort Worth flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Houston to Fort Worth
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 229 mi 1h 30m nonstop

IAH–FTW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 229 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore IAH Routes FTW Routes IAH Live Flights FTW Live Flights IAH Delays
All flights from Fort Worth (FTW) Fort Worth to Houston flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–FTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 32Q 1h30 81% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 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 FTW direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to FTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
MEX ~6h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 → FTW
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Return
FTW → IAH
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Worth from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
Metric IAH→FTW HOU→FTW BPT→FTW
Distance from IAH – 24 mi 79 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 13 1
Weekly flights 1 1 –
Flight time 1h 30m 0h 48m 0h 50m
Departure OTP 81% – –
Houston (HOU) to Fort Worth flights · Beaumont/Port Arthur (BPT) 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 1h 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–FTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance229 mi / 369 km
Flight time1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 229 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IAH to FTW: United Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
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, BPT 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 FTW

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAH to FTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to FTW is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 229 miles (369 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU), Beaumont/Port Arthur (BPT) and Austin (AUS).