Houston to Gunnison (IAH–GUC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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886 mi airlines charter/private 6/wk
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Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
NZ2229cs
NZ Air New Zealand
E75L
9:30 AM
CDT TB
11:21 AM
MDT
2h 51m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4001
UA United
E7W
12:40 PM
CDT TB
2:25 PM
MDT
2h 45m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6225+1
UA United
E7W
6:05 PM
CDT TA
7:50 PM
MDT
2h 45m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6241
UA United
E7W
7:25 AM
MDT
11:13 AM
CDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2228+1
NZ Air New Zealand
E7W
12:05 PM
MDT
3:38 PM
CDT
2h 33m
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 5 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 45m ACAVEK UA Denver (DEN) to Gunnison flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 41m AAASAY AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Gunnison flights
OKC Oklahoma City ~4h 55m CMEKNZ Oklahoma City (OKC) to Gunnison flights
LAX Los Angeles ~7h 22m AAAFAS Los Angeles (LAX) to Gunnison flights
ORD Chicago ~7h 56m AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Gunnison flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Houston to Gunnison
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 886 mi 2h 45m nonstop -1h behind

IAH–GUC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 886 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–GUC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: NZ 3 E7W 2h45 46% Star Alliance NZ
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – NZ
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (3 flights/wk, 100%)
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 GUC direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to GUC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
347
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 → GUC
46%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
46%
Return
GUC → IAH
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Gunnison from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport.
Metric IAH→GUC AUS→GUC
Distance from IAH 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 6 1
Flight time 2h 45m 1h 48m
Departure OTP 46%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Gunnison is 1 hour behind Houston.
IAH: CDT · GUC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in Gunnison.
Distance & Flight Time
886 mi / 1,426 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m 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–GUC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Gunnison route.
Route details
Distance886 mi / 1,426 km
Flight time2h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: GUC
IATA / ICAOGUC / KGUC
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation7,680 ft / 2,341 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to GUC flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport take about 2h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 886 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IAH to GUC: United Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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 Denver and Dallas Fort Worth.
Gunnison is 1 hour behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from GUC to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 GUC

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAH to GUC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to GUC is about 2 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 886 miles (1,426 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).