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 10 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 57m ACAVEK → UA Denver (DEN) to Fort Worth flights
MCO Orlando ~6h 31m ADF9NH → B6XSR Orlando (MCO) to Fort Worth flights
MEX Mexico City ~6h 33m AMF9NZ → AM Mexico City (MEX) to Fort Worth flights
ORD Chicago ~6h 56m AAASAV → CE Chicago (ORD) to Fort Worth flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham ~7h 1m F9NZUA → Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Fort Worth flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~7h 29m EKNZUA → Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Fort Worth flights
MIA Miami ~7h 32m AAATAV → Miami (MIA) to Fort Worth flights
YYZ Toronto ~7h 35m ACOSSN → UD Toronto (YYZ) to Fort Worth flights
JFK New York ~9h 1m ATB6DL → B6 New York (JFK) to Fort Worth flights
SEA Seattle ~9h 13m ASBREK → Seattle (SEA) to Fort Worth flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Fort Worth
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
229 mi 0h 41m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between IAH and FTW, 1-stop connecting options are 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
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to FTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
DEN ~5h 57m MCO ~6h 31m MEX ~6h 33m ORD ~6h 56m RDU ~7h 1m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
98
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 → FTW
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Return
FTW → IAH
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
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 – 7 1
Weekly flights – 1 1
Flight time 0h 41m 0h 44m 0h 50m
Departure OTP 57% – –
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 0h 41m 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 time0h 41m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
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 0h 41m gate to gate. The route covers 229 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver.
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 through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAH to FTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to FTW is about 0 hours 41 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 229 miles (369 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU), Beaumont/Port Arthur (BPT) and Austin (AUS).