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

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127 mi airlines charter/private 38/wk
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Flight Schedule 11 flights Verified 42m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA4921
UA United
E145
12:25 PM
CDT TB
1:24 PM
CDT
0h 59m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4375+2
UA United
ERJ
4:28 PM
CDT TB
5:27 PM
CDT
0h 59m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1513cs
CM Copa
ERJ
4:28 PM
CDT TB
5:27 PM
CDT
0h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ6427cs
NZ Air New Zealand
ERJ
4:30 PM
CDT TB
5:28 PM
CDT
0h 58m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6123cs
EK Emirates
ERJ
8:35 PM
CDT TB
9:33 PM
CDT
0h 58m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4985+3
UA United
E145
9:24 PM
CDT TB
10:19 PM
CDT
0h 55m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4330+2
UA United
E145
7:30 AM
CDT
8:39 AM
CDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1517cs
CM Copa
ERJ
7:30 AM
CDT
8:27 AM
CDT
0h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ6426cs
NZ Air New Zealand
ERJ
7:30 AM
CDT
8:39 AM
CDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4934+2
UA United
ERJ
2:13 PM
CDT
3:10 PM
CDT
0h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4984
UA United
ERJ
6:13 PM
CDT
7:10 PM
CDT
0h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 3h 43m AAASAY AAQRRJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lake Charles flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville ~7h EKUA Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Lake Charles flights
TPA Tampa ~7h 9m CMEJANZ UA Tampa (TPA) to Lake Charles flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Lake Charles
1 carrier, 38 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 127 mi 0h 59m nonstop

IAH–LCH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 127 miles in approximately 0h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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, NZ 19 E145, ERJ 0h55-0h59 74% Star Alliance CM, EK, NZ
Aircraft on this route
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – UA
ERJ Embraer ERJ-135/140/145 – CM, EK, NZ, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (19 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
6
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
38
Outbound / wk
33
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to LCH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
161
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 → LCH
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
LCH → IAH
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Lake Charles from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Lake Charles Regional Airport.
Metric IAH→LCH AUS→LCH
Distance from IAH 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 38 1
Flight time 0h 59m 0h 44m
Departure OTP 74%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Lake Charles Regional Airport.

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 59m 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–LCH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Lake Charles route.
Route details
Distance127 mi / 204 km
Flight time0h 59m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights38 out / 33 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 0h 59m gate to gate. The route covers 127 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IAH to LCH: United Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from LCH to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 LCH

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 38 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAH to LCH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to LCH is about 0 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 127 miles (204 km). There are approximately 38 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 71 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).