Houston to Wichita (IAH–ICT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
IAH–ICT is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Copa Airlines and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 543 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 51 | 319, CRJ, E145, E75L, E7W, ERJ | 1h50-2h47 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 14 | E145, E75L | 1h54-1h55 | Star Alliance | – | |
| EK Emirates | 7 | E7W | 1h55 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Wichita from Houston
| Metric | IAH→ICT | HOU→ICT | AUS→ICT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAH | – | 24 mi | 140 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 72 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 50m | 2h 17m | 1h 27m |
| Departure OTP | 72% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
IAH: CDT · ICT: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in Wichita.
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–ICT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAH to ICT
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines, Emirates and United Airlines. With 72 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IAH to ICT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAH to ICT ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes to 2 hours 47 minutes. The route covers a distance of 543 miles (874 km). There are approximately 72 weekly flights outbound and 65 return, totaling 137 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via AUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).