Houston to Lubbock (IAH–LBB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AC3437
AC Air Canada
CR2
9:30 AM
CDT TB
11:20 AM
MDT
1h 50m
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UA4261
UA United
ERJ
9:30 AM
CDT TB
11:20 AM
MDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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UA4354
UA United
E145
12:00 PM
CDT TB
1:50 PM
MDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AC3441
AC Air Canada
E145
12:24 PM
CDT TB
2:14 PM
MDT
1h 50m
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UA4306
UA United
ERJ
4:40 PM
CDT TB
6:30 PM
MDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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CM1499
CM Copa
ERJ
4:40 PM
CDT TB
6:30 PM
MDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AC3439
AC Air Canada
ERJ
4:40 PM
CDT TB
6:30 PM
MDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AC3435
AC Air Canada
E7W
7:50 PM
CDT TB
9:39 PM
MDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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CM1500
CM Copa
E75L
7:55 PM
CDT TB
9:44 PM
MDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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EK6122
EK Emirates
E75L
7:55 PM
CDT TB
9:44 PM
MDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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UA6116
UA United
E75L
7:55 PM
CDT TB
9:44 PM
MDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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CM1506
CM Copa
ERJ
6:30 AM
MDT
8:21 AM
CDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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UA4863
UA United
E145
6:30 AM
MDT
8:21 AM
CDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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AC3442
AC Air Canada
CR2
6:30 AM
MDT
8:22 AM
CDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
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AC3436
AC Air Canada
E75L
9:20 AM
MDT
11:03 AM
CDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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CM1505
CM Copa
E75L
9:25 AM
MDT
11:07 AM
CDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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UA6110
UA United
E7W
9:25 AM
MDT
11:07 AM
CDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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CM1507
CM Copa
E145
11:55 AM
MDT
1:36 PM
CDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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AC3440
AC Air Canada
ERJ
11:55 AM
MDT
1:36 PM
CDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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UA4300
UA United
E145
11:55 AM
MDT
1:36 PM
CDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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UA4859
UA United
E145
2:30 PM
MDT
4:14 PM
CDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AC3438
AC Air Canada
ERJ
3:27 PM
MDT
5:11 PM
CDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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Houston to Lubbock
4 carriers, 77 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 77 Flights/wk 457 mi 1h 49m nonstop -1h behind 19 1-stop hubs

IAH–LBB is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, United Airlines and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 457 miles in approximately 1h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–LBB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 28 CR2, E145, E7W, ERJ 1h49-1h50 76% Star Alliance
UA United Airlines 28 E145, E75L, ERJ 1h49-1h50 76% Star Alliance
CM Copa Airlines 14 E75L, ERJ 1h49-1h50 76% Star Alliance
EK Emirates 7 E75L 1h49 76%
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – AC
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – AC, UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – CM, EK, UA
E7W Embraer E175 – AC
ERJ Embraer ERJ-135/140/145 – AC, CM, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + CM + UA (70 flights/wk, 91%)
Unaffiliated: EK (7 flights/wk, 9%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAH to LBB direction.
Mon
11
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
77
Outbound / wk
73
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to LBB.
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One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
681
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 → LBB
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
72%
Return
LBB → IAH
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → LBB delays →

Other ways to reach Lubbock from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport.
Metric IAH→LBB HOU→LBB AUS→LBB
Distance from IAH 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 2 3
Weekly flights 77 15 13
Flight time 1h 49m 1h 35m 1h 6m
Departure OTP 76%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in Lubbock.
Distance & Flight Time
457 mi / 736 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 49m to 1h 50m.
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–LBB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Lubbock route.
Route details
Distance457 mi / 736 km
Flight time1h 49m to 1h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights77 out / 73 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: LBB
IATA / ICAOLBB / KLBB
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation3,282 ft / 1,000 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to LBB flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport take approximately 1h 49m to 1h 50m. The route covers 457 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Copa Airlines, Emirates and United Airlines.
There are approximately 77 nonstop flights per week from IAH to LBB. The return direction has about 73 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ROW, SAT, DAL, ABQ, BJC, CLT, OMA, BNA, BFI, CHS, CVG, JAX, FLL, MAF, AUS, DEN, PHX, DFW and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lubbock is 1 hour behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from LBB to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 LBB

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Copa Airlines, Emirates and United Airlines. With 77 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAH to LBB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to LBB ranges from 1 hours 49 minutes to 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 457 miles (736 km). There are approximately 77 weekly flights outbound and 73 return, totaling 150 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ROW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).