Houston to Hayden (IAH–HDN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAH Airport Page →
986 mi airlines charter/private 3/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 3w ago
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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 1 hub
DEN Denver 4h 23m 8CACAV UAWN Denver (DEN) to Hayden flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Hayden
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 986 mi 2h 52m nonstop -1h behind

IAH–HDN had nonstop service from United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 986 miles in 2h 52m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAH–HDN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: NZ 3 82% Star Alliance NZ
OO SkyWest Airlines 0 82%
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (3 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: OO (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to HDN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
110
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 → HDN
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Return
HDN → IAH
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Hayden from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Yampa Valley Airport.
Metric IAH→HDN HOU→HDN AUS→HDN
Distance from IAH 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 5
Weekly flights
Flight time 2h 52m 2h 5m 2h 10m
Departure OTP 82%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Yampa Valley Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in Hayden.
Distance & Flight Time
986 mi / 1,586 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 52m 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–HDN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Hayden route.
Route details
Distance986 mi / 1,586 km
Flight time2h 52m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: HDN
IATA / ICAOHDN / KHDN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation6,606 ft / 2,014 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to HDN flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Yampa Valley Airport take about 2h 52m gate to gate. The route covers 986 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from IAH to HDN: United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 52m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to HDN 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.
Hayden is 1 hour behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from HDN to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU, AUS and TYR. 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 HDN

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) had nonstop service from United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

IAH to HDN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to HDN is about 2 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 986 miles (1,586 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU), Austin (AUS) and Tyler (TYR).