Houston to Ithaca (IAH–ITH) — 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
IAD Dulles 5h 36m AVAZCA UA Dulles (IAD) to Ithaca flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 43m AFAMDL JD Minneapolis (MSP) to Ithaca flights
JFK New York 10h 24m ATB6DL DL New York (JFK) to Ithaca flights
DCA Washington ~5h 23m AAEKNZ Washington (DCA) to Ithaca flights
LGA New York ~6h 5m AMDLKQ New York (LGA) to Ithaca flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Ithaca
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,356 mi 3h nonstop +1h ahead

IAH–ITH had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in March 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 1,356 miles in 3h.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAH–ITH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 67% Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (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 ITH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
183
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 → ITH
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
ITH → IAH
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Ithaca from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport.
Metric IAH→ITH HOU→ITH AUS→ITH
Distance from IAH 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 2
Flight time 3h 2h 54m 3h 11m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Ithaca.
Distance & Flight Time
1,356 mi / 2,182 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m 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–ITH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Ithaca route.
Route details
Distance1,356 mi / 2,182 km
Flight time3h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: ITH
IATA / ICAOITH / KITH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation1,099 ft / 335 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to ITH flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport take about 3h gate to gate. The route covers 1,356 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IAH to ITH: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 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 March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Washington Dulles, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and John F. Kennedy.
Ithaca is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Nearby alternatives include HOU 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 ITH

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in March 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 ITH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to ITH is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,356 miles (2,182 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and John F. Kennedy. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).