Houston to Lake Charles (IAH–LCH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CM1513cs
CM Copa
ERJ
4:20 PM
CDT TB
5:18 PM
CDT
0h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4375+2
UA United
ERJ
4:30 PM
CDT TB
5:28 PM
CDT
0h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6123cs
EK Emirates
ERJ
8:35 PM
CDT TB
9:33 PM
CDT
0h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4985+3
UA United
ERJ
9:26 PM
CDT TB
10:13 PM
CDT
0h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ6426+1
NZ Air New Zealand
E145
7:30 AM
CDT
8:33 AM
CDT
1h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1517+1
CM Copa
ERJ
7:30 AM
CDT
8:39 AM
CDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4819+1
UA United
E145
9:30 AM
CDT
10:39 AM
CDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4934+2
UA United
ERJ
2:00 PM
CDT
3:09 PM
CDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Houston to Lake Charles
1 carrier, 28 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 127 mi 0h 47m nonstop 9 1-stop hubs

IAH–LCH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 127 miles in approximately 0h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–LCH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: CM, EK 14 ERJ 0h47-0h58 44% Star Alliance CM, EK
Aircraft on this route
ERJ Embraer ERJ-135/140/145 – CM, EK, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
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 LCH direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
25
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to LCH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
154
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Lake Charles is 0 hours the same as Houston.
IAH: CDT · LCH: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in Lake Charles.
Distance & Flight Time
127 mi / 204 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 47m to 0h 58m.
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–LCH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Lake Charles route.
Route details
Distance127 mi / 204 km
Flight time0h 47m to 0h 58m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights28 out / 25 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: LCH
IATA / ICAOLCH / KLCH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to LCH flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport take approximately 0h 47m to 0h 58m. The route covers 127 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from IAH to LCH. The return direction has about 25 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, CLT, FLL, SCF, MIA, TYS, SJD, IAD and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LCH to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 LCH

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAH to LCH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to LCH ranges from 0 hours 47 minutes to 0 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 127 miles (204 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 53 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.