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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA3234
UA United
7:32 AM
CDT
11:22 AM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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UA6134
UA United
E7W
12:15 PM
CDT TB
4:09 PM
EDT
2h 54m
M T W T F S S
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UA6235
UA United
E7W
6:35 PM
CDT TB
10:29 PM
EDT
2h 54m
M T W T F S S
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UA2237
UA United
737
6:35 PM
CDT TE
10:25 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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UA4035
UA United
E7W
8:17 PM
CDT TC
11:59 PM
EDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
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UA6121
UA United
E7W
6:29 AM
EDT
8:35 AM
CDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
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UA469
UA United
73G
6:29 AM
EDT
8:29 AM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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UA3991
UA United
E75L
12:09 PM
EDT
2:19 PM
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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UA4036
UA United
E7W
5:07 PM
EDT
7:10 PM
CDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Houston to Grand Rapids
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 1,043 mi 2h 42m nonstop +1h ahead 64 1-stop hubs

IAH–GRR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and TWY lead the route. The flight covers 1,043 miles in approximately 2h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 64 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 21 737, E7W 2h42-2h54 100% Star Alliance
TWY TWY 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (21 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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to GRR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
64
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,184
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.

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 21 1 5
Flight time 2h 42m 2h 4m 2h 40m
Departure OTP 100%
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 42m to 2h 54m.
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 42m to 2h 54m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 20 return
1-stop connections64 hubs
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 approximately 2h 42m to 2h 54m. The route covers 1,043 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: TWY and United Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from IAH to GRR. The return direction has about 20 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, PWK, SUS, MEM, MKE, MDW, TVC, PIT, DAY, HHH, YIP, CHS, IAD, TYS, SFB, YYZ, CMH, PIE, CLE, TPA, RDU, STL, LCQ, HSV, SCF, RSW, APF, TEB, PBI, IND, PHX, TUS, SLC, GCM, VNY, SAN, PSP, DTW, AUA, SFO, DEN, MIA, JAX, BWI, ATL, AUS, SAV, ORD, CLT, MSP, DCA, DFW, EWR, PDX, LAS, FLL, LGA, AMS, BNA, PHL, MCO, BOS, SNA and SRQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 GRR

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) are connected by nonstop service from TWY and United Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

IAH to GRR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to GRR ranges from 2 hours 42 minutes to 2 hours 54 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,043 miles (1,679 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 41 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).