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

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847 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 3 hubs
MKE Milwaukee ~6h 41m EKNZUA → SGX Milwaukee (MKE) to Orlando flights
PHL Philadelphia ~7h 5m AABAEI → SGX Philadelphia (PHL) to Orlando flights
ALB Albany ~7h 22m → Albany (ALB) to Orlando flights
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Houston to Orlando
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
847 mi 1h 44m nonstop +1h ahead

IAH–ISM has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore IAH Routes ISM Routes IAH Live Flights ISM Live Flights IAH Delays
All flights from Orlando (ISM) Orlando to Houston flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to ISM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
MKE ~6h 41m PHL ~7h 5m ALB ~7h 22m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 → ISM
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Return
ISM → IAH
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Orlando from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Kissimmee Gateway Airport.
Metric IAH→ISM HOU→ISM AUS→ISM
Distance from IAH – 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 4
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 1h 44m 1h 46m 1h 45m
Departure OTP 0% – –
Houston (HOU) to Orlando flights · Austin (AUS) to Orlando flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Kissimmee Gateway Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Orlando is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
IAH: CDT · ISM: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Orlando.
Distance & Flight Time
847 mi / 1,363 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 44m 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–ISM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Orlando route.
Route details
Distance847 mi / 1,363 km
Flight time1h 44m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: ISM
Full nameKissimmee Gateway Airport
IATA / ICAOISM / KISM
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation82 ft / 25 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to ISM flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Kissimmee Gateway Airport take about 1h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 847 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Orlando is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Nearby alternatives include HOU and AUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 ISM

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAH to ISM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to ISM is about 1 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 847 miles (1,363 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).