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

IAH Airport Page →
24 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 59 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation, Executive Jet Management.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
AUS Austin 2h 48m ACCMEK → WN Austin (AUS) to Houston flights
SAT San Antonio 2h 56m ACCMUA → WN San Antonio (SAT) to Houston flights
CRP Corpus Christi 3h ACCMEK → WN Corpus Christi (CRP) to Houston flights
MSY New Orleans 3h 18m ACCMNZ → WN New Orleans (MSY) to Houston flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 3h 31m AAASAY → AABAIB Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston flights
JAN Jackson 3h 53m ACCMEK → WN Jackson (JAN) to Houston flights
OKC Oklahoma City 3h 53m ACCMFFP → WNYE Oklahoma City (OKC) to Houston flights
MAF Midland 4h 2m ACCMEK → CYOWN Midland (MAF) to Houston flights
MEM Memphis 4h 10m CMEKNZ → WN Memphis (MEM) to Houston flights
LBB Lubbock 4h 12m ACCMNZ → WN Lubbock (LBB) to Houston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 24 mi 0h 29m nonstop

IAH–HOU had nonstop service from United 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 24 miles in 0h 29m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps IAH Routes HOU Routes IAH Live Flights HOU Live Flights IAH Delays HOU Delays
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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAH–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 89% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
AUS ~2h 48m SAT ~2h 56m CRP ~3h 0m MSY ~3h 18m DFW ~3h 31m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,751
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 → HOU
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
94%
Return
HOU → IAH
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → HOU delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from Houston

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric IAH→HOU CLL→HOU BPT→HOU
Distance from IAH – 74 mi 79 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 0h 29m 0h 34m 0h 37m
Departure OTP 89% – –
College Station (CLL) to Houston flights · Beaumont/Port Arthur (BPT) to Houston flights · Austin (AUS) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
24 mi / 38 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 29m 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.

Facts

IAH–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Houston route.
Route details
Distance24 mi / 38 km
Flight time0h 29m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take about 0h 29m gate to gate. The route covers 24 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IAH to HOU: United 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 0h 29m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Austin Bergstrom, San Antonio and Corpus Christi.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to HOU 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 HOU to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLL, BPT 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 HOU

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) had nonstop service from United 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 HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to HOU is about 0 hours 29 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 24 miles (38 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Austin Bergstrom, San Antonio and Corpus Christi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include College Station (CLL), Beaumont/Port Arthur (BPT) and Austin (AUS).