Houston to Lake City (IAH–LCQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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763 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
ORD Chicago 7h 23m AAASAV → UA Chicago (ORD) to Lake City flights
IAD Dulles ~6h 36m AVAZCA → Dulles (IAD) to Lake City flights
YYZ Toronto ~6h 53m ACOSSN → AC Toronto (YYZ) to Lake City flights
EWR Newark ~7h 25m EKNKNZ → UA Newark (EWR) to Lake City flights
DEN Denver ~7h 57m ACAVEK → UA Denver (DEN) to Lake City flights
JFK New York ~8h 1m ATB6DL → New York (JFK) to Lake City flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Lake City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 763 mi 1h 54m nonstop +1h ahead

IAH–LCQ had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in May 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 763 miles in 1h 54m.

Also explore IAH Routes LCQ Routes IAH Live Flights LCQ Live Flights IAH Delays
All flights from Lake City (LCQ) Lake City to Houston flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAH–LCQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 17% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 LCQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
IAD ~6h 36m YYZ ~6h 53m ORD ~7h 23m EWR ~7h 25m DEN ~7h 57m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
0
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 → LCQ
17%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
17%
Return
LCQ → IAH
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
48%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lake City from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Lake City Gateway Airport.
Metric IAH→LCQ GRK→LCQ
Distance from IAH – 166 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 1h 54m 2h 6m
Departure OTP 17% –
Fort Cavazos (GRK) to Lake City flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Lake City Gateway Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Lake City.
Distance & Flight Time
763 mi / 1,228 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 54m 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–LCQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Lake City route.
Route details
Distance763 mi / 1,228 km
Flight time1h 54m
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: LCQ
Full nameLake City Gateway Airport
IATA / ICAOLCQ / KLCQ
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation201 ft / 61 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to LCQ flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Lake City Gateway Airport take about 1h 54m gate to gate. The route covers 763 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IAH to LCQ: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 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 May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 54m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare.
Lake City is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from LCQ to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GRK. 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 LCQ

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Lake City Gateway Airport (LCQ) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in May 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 LCQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to LCQ is about 1 hours 54 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 763 miles (1,228 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Cavazos (GRK).