Houston to Gulf Shores (IAH–GUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAH Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between IAH and GUF. Nearest airports to IAH with scheduled service: William P. Hobby Airport (HOU, 24 mi) · Easterwood Field (CLL, 74 mi) · Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT, 79 mi)
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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 7 hubs
XNA Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers 4h 9m CMEKUA → G4 Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers (XNA) to Gulf Shores flights
SGF Springfield 4h 33m NZUA → G4 Springfield (SGF) to Gulf Shores flights
BNA Nashville 5h 41m CMNZUA → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Gulf Shores flights
SDF Louisville 5h 52m CMUA → G4 Louisville (SDF) to Gulf Shores flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 6h 3m 8CASEK → G4 Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Gulf Shores flights
DSM Des Moines 14h 28m CMEKUA → G4 Des Moines (DSM) to Gulf Shores flights
OKC Oklahoma City ~4h 49m ACCMFFP → G4 Oklahoma City (OKC) to Gulf Shores flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Gulf Shores
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between IAH and GUF, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps IAH Routes GUF Routes IAH Live Flights GUF Live Flights IAH Delays
All flights from Gulf Shores (GUF) Gulf Shores to Houston flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to GUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
XNA ~4h 9m SGF ~4h 33m OKC ~4h 49m BNA ~5h 41m SDF ~5h 52m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
223
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAH → GUF
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Return
GUF → IAH
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Gulf Shores from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Jack Edwards National Airport.
Metric IAH→GUF AUS→GUF
Distance from IAH – 140 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Departure OTP 79% –
Austin (AUS) to Gulf Shores flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Jack Edwards National Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Gulf Shores is 0 hours the same as Houston.
IAH: CDT · GUF: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in Gulf Shores.
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.

Facts

IAH–GUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Gulf Shores route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: GUF
Full nameJack Edwards National Airport
IATA / ICAOGUF / KJKA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to GUF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Northwest Arkansas National, Springfield Branson National and Nashville.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to GUF and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from GUF 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Northwest Arkansas National, Springfield Branson National and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).