Houston to Long Beach (IAH–LGB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAH Airport Page →
1,361 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights Verified 4w 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 5h 3m AAASF9 → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Long Beach flights
AUS Austin 5h 9m ACCMEK → WN Austin (AUS) to Long Beach flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 16m EJAEKF9 → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Long Beach flights
DEN Denver 5h 47m 8CACAV → WN Denver (DEN) to Long Beach flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 55m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Long Beach flights
SMF Sacramento 6h 34m EKUAVA → WN Sacramento (SMF) to Long Beach flights
BNA Nashville 7h 33m CMNZUA → WN Nashville (BNA) to Long Beach flights
SEA Seattle 8h 13m ASBRJL → ASWN Seattle (SEA) to Long Beach flights
PDX Portland 17h 59m ASQRUA → WN Portland (PDX) to Long Beach flights
HNL Honolulu, Oahu 35h 58m UA → ASWN Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Long Beach flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Long Beach
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 1,361 mi 3h 30m nonstop -2h behind

IAH–LGB 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 1,361 miles in 3h 30m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps IAH Routes LGB Routes IAH Live Flights LGB Live Flights IAH Delays LGB Delays
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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAH–LGB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 85% Star Alliance –
TWY TWY 0 – – 85% – –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: TWY (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 LGB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
PHX ~5h 3m AUS ~5h 9m LAS ~5h 16m DEN ~5h 47m SLC ~5h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
923
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 → LGB
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
100%
Return
LGB → IAH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → LGB delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Long Beach from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Long Beach International Airport.
Metric IAH→LGB HOU→LGB AUS→LGB
Distance from IAH – 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 8
Weekly flights – 14 12
Flight time 3h 30m 3h 20m 3h 5m
Departure OTP 85% – –
Houston (HOU) to Long Beach flights · Austin (AUS) to Long Beach flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Long Beach International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Long Beach is 2 hours behind Houston.
IAH: CDT · LGB: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 4:00 PM in Long Beach.
Distance & Flight Time
1,361 mi / 2,190 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m 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–LGB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Long Beach route.
Route details
Distance1,361 mi / 2,190 km
Flight time3h 30m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: LGB
Full nameLong Beach International Airport
IATA / ICAOLGB / KLGB
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation60 ft / 18 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to LGB flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Long Beach International Airport take about 3h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 1,361 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from IAH to LGB: United Airlines, and others. 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 30m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Austin Bergstrom and Harry Reid.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LGB 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.
Long Beach is 2 hours behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from LGB 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 LGB

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Long Beach International Airport (LGB) 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 LGB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to LGB is about 3 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,361 miles (2,190 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Austin Bergstrom and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).