Houston to Grand Rapids (IAH–GRR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAH Airport Page →
1,043 mi airlines charter/private 8/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 20m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA4004
UA United
E7W
8:05 AM
CDT TB
11:54 AM
EDT
2h 49m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6134
UA United
E75L
12:52 PM
CDT TB
4:39 PM
EDT
2h 47m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ9795+2
NZ Air New Zealand
E7W
6:29 AM
EDT
8:35 AM
CDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3983
UA United
E7W
12:57 PM
EDT
3:10 PM
CDT
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4036
UA United
E75L
6:02 PM
EDT
8:16 PM
CDT
3h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
DTW Detroit 4h 38m AFAMDL AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Grand Rapids flights
AUS Austin 4h 39m ACCMEK G4 Austin (AUS) to Grand Rapids flights
ORD Chicago 4h 48m AAASAV AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Grand Rapids flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 49m AAASAY AAAYQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Grand Rapids flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 51m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Grand Rapids flights
BNA Nashville 4h 52m CMEKNZ G4NJMWN Nashville (BNA) to Grand Rapids flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 26m AAF9IB AA Charlotte (CLT) to Grand Rapids flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 28m AFAMDL AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Grand Rapids flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 41m F9NZUA WN Baltimore (BWI) to Grand Rapids flights
DEN Denver 5h 58m ACAVEK F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Grand Rapids flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Grand Rapids
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,043 mi 2h 48m nonstop +1h ahead

IAH–GRR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,043 miles in approximately 2h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–GRR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 8 E75L, E7W 2h47-2h49 66% Star Alliance
TWY TWY 0 66%
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (8 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: TWY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAH to GRR direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to GRR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,119
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAH → GRR
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Arriving
55%
Return
GRR → IAH
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → GRR delays →

Other ways to reach Grand Rapids from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Gerald R. Ford International Airport.
Metric IAH→GRR HOU→GRR AUS→GRR
Distance from IAH 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 2
Weekly flights 8 2
Flight time 2h 48m 2h 4m 2h 44m
Departure OTP 66%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Gerald R. Ford International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Grand Rapids is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
IAH: CDT · GRR: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Grand Rapids.
Distance & Flight Time
1,043 mi / 1,679 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 48m 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.

IAH–GRR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Grand Rapids route.
Route details
Distance1,043 mi / 1,679 km
Flight time2h 48m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 15 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: GRR
IATA / ICAOGRR / KGRR
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation794 ft / 242 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to GRR flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport take about 2h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 1,043 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from IAH to GRR: United Airlines, and others.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Austin Bergstrom and Chicago O'Hare.
Grand Rapids is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from GRR 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.
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 GRR

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAH to GRR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to GRR is about 2 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,043 miles (1,679 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Austin Bergstrom and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).