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

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UA4035
UA United
E7W
6:38 PM
CDT TB
10:30 PM
CDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4073
UA United
E7W
7:31 PM
CDT TB
11:19 PM
CDT
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6206
UA United
E7W
6:25 AM
CDT
8:41 AM
CDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3991
UA United
E7W
6:29 AM
CDT
8:35 AM
CDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Houston to Grand Rapids
2 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 1,043 mi 2h 52m nonstop 37 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 52m. Beyond nonstop, 37 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 14 E7W 2h52-3h48 20% Star Alliance
TWY TWY 0 20%
Aircraft on this route
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to GRR.
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One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,069
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
20%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
20%
Arriving
100%
Return
GRR → IAH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
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 2 1
Weekly flights 15 4
Flight time 2h 52m 3h 50m 2h 40m
Departure OTP 20%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Gerald R. Ford International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Grand Rapids is 0 hours the same as Houston.
IAH: CDT · GRR: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in Grand Rapids.
Distance & Flight Time
1,043 mi / 1,679 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 52m to 3h 48m.
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 52m to 3h 48m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights15 out / 14 return
1-stop connections37 hubs
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: GRR
IATA / ICAOGRR / KGRR
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Knox
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 52m to 3h 48m. The route covers 1,043 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: TWY and United Airlines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from IAH to GRR. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, MKE, IAD, SFB, APF, CHS, TUS, SNA, PSP, RSW, AUA, DTW, PHX, JAX, SAV, BWI, ORD, EWR, CLT, DEN, MIA, DCA, IND, MSP, AUS, PBI, DFW, BNA, SRQ, LGA, MCO, ATL, TPA, FLL, MDW, PHL and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 TWY and United Airlines. With 15 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 52 minutes to 3 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,043 miles (1,679 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).