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

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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.

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Houston to Wichita
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 539 mi 1h 36m nonstop

IAH–IAB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 539 miles in approximately 1h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–IAB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – 1h36 89% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAH to IAB direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
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Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to IAB.
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One-Stop Connections
0
Hubs
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Fastest
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Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
0
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 → IAB
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Return
IAB → IAH
98%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
98%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in Wichita.
Distance & Flight Time
539 mi / 868 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 36m 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–IAB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Wichita route.
Route details
Distance539 mi / 868 km
Flight time1h 36m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: IAB
Full nameMcConnell Air Force Base
IATA / ICAOIAB / KIAB
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation1,371 ft / 418 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to IAB flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to McConnell Air Force Base take about 1h 36m gate to gate. The route covers 539 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IAH to IAB: 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.
Yes, return flights from IAB to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 IAB

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and McConnell Air Force Base (IAB) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAH to IAB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to IAB is about 1 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 539 miles (868 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.