Houston to George Town (IAH–GCM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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IAH–GCM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,146 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 8 | 738, B39M | 2h54-2h56 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach George Town from Houston
| Metric | IAH→GCM | HOU→GCM | AUS→GCM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAH | – | 24 mi | 140 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 55m | 2h 27m | 3h |
| Departure OTP | 17% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
IAH: CDT · GCM: EST
When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in George Town.
US passport holders enter the Cayman Islands visa-free for up to 30 days (extendable to 6 months). No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay plus the period of intended stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation are required. At Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) on Grand Cayman or Charles Kirkconnell International Airport (CYB) on Cayman Brac, immigration stamps your passport.
The Cayman Islands are a British Overseas Territory with three islands: Grand Cayman (the largest, with the capital George Town), Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman. Seven Mile Beach on Grand Cayman is the main resort strip. Stingray City, a shallow sandbar where southern stingrays gather, is reachable by boat from Grand Cayman's North Sound. The Cayman Islands have no income tax, no capital gains tax, and no sales tax, which is why the cost of living is high: goods carry import duties instead.
Direct flights from Miami (MIA) to Grand Cayman run about 1 hour 20 minutes on American Airlines and Cayman Airways. New York JFK to GCM runs about 3 hours 45 minutes on JetBlue. Direct service also operates from Dallas, Charlotte, Atlanta, Houston, and Fort Lauderdale. The Cayman Islands use the Cayman Islands dollar (KYD), pegged at KYD 1 = $1.25. US dollars are accepted everywhere and are the de facto second currency. ATMs dispense KYD. Card payments work at most businesses. Public buses run along main routes on Grand Cayman for KYD 2.50 ($3.13) per ride. Taxis are not metered: fixed rates are set by the government. Airport to Seven Mile Beach costs KYD 15 to KYD 25 ($18.75 to $31.25).
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–GCM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAH to GCM
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
IAH to GCM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAH to GCM is about 2 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,146 miles (1,844 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Austin Bergstrom, Miami and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).