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

IAH Airport Page →
1,265 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 14 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets 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 10 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 2m 8CACAV → UA Denver (DEN) to Jackson flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 2m AAASAY → AAG3QR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Jackson flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 12m AFAMDL → AFDLEJA Salt Lake City (SLC) to Jackson flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 47m AAAFBR → AAASEJA Los Angeles (LAX) to Jackson flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 49m AFAMDL → DLVS Atlanta (ATL) to Jackson flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 52m EKNHNZ → EJAJRELXJ San Francisco (SFO) to Jackson flights
ORD Chicago 7h 11m AAASAV → AACMUA Chicago (ORD) to Jackson flights
EWR Newark 10h 6m EKNZOS → UA Newark (EWR) to Jackson flights
SEA Seattle 17h 33m ASBRJL → ASQR Seattle (SEA) to Jackson flights
CLT Charlotte 17h 46m AAF9IB → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Jackson flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Jackson
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,265 mi 3h 24m nonstop -1h behind

IAH–JAC 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 1,265 miles in 3h 24m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps IAH Routes JAC Routes IAH Live Flights JAC Live Flights IAH Delays JAC Delays
All flights from Jackson (JAC) Jackson to Houston flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAH–JAC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: NZ 2 – – 100% Star Alliance NZ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (2 flights/wk, 100%)
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 JAC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
DEN ~5h 2m DFW ~5h 2m SLC ~5h 12m LAX ~6h 47m ATL ~6h 49m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,224
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 → JAC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
JAC → IAH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → JAC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Jackson from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Jackson Hole Airport.
Metric IAH→JAC HOU→JAC CLL→JAC
Distance from IAH – 24 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines – 10 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 3h 24m 2h 59m 2h 2m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Houston (HOU) to Jackson flights · College Station (CLL) to Jackson flights · Austin (AUS) to Jackson flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Jackson Hole Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Jackson is 1 hour behind Houston.
IAH: CDT · JAC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in Jackson.
Distance & Flight Time
1,265 mi / 2,036 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 24m 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–JAC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Jackson route.
Route details
Distance1,265 mi / 2,036 km
Flight time3h 24m
Time difference-1 hour
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: JAC
Full nameJackson Hole Airport
IATA / ICAOJAC / KJAC
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr1.0M
Elevation6,451 ft / 1,966 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to JAC flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Jackson Hole Airport take about 3h 24m gate to gate. The route covers 1,265 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IAH to JAC: 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 3h 24m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Salt Lake City.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to JAC 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.
Jackson is 1 hour behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from JAC to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU, CLL 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 JAC

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) 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 JAC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to JAC is about 3 hours 24 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,265 miles (2,036 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU), College Station (CLL) and Austin (AUS).