Houston to Cincinnati (IAH–LUK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Houston to Cincinnati
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
884 mi 1h 54m nonstop +1h ahead 29 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between IAH and LUK, connecting options are available through 29 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to LUK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
DAL ~3h 46m DFW ~4h 12m IND ~4h 19m CMH ~4h 34m MDW ~4h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 → LUK
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Return
LUK → 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 →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cincinnati from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field.
Metric IAH→LUK HOU→LUK AUS→LUK
Distance from IAH – 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 0 1 1
Flight time 1h 54m 2h 5m 2h 12m
Departure OTP 84% – –
Houston (HOU) to Cincinnati flights · Austin (AUS) to Cincinnati flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Cincinnati.
Distance & Flight Time
884 mi / 1,422 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 54m.
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–LUK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Cincinnati route.
Route details
Distance884 mi / 1,422 km
Flight time1h 54m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections29 hubs
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: LUK
Full nameCincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field
IATA / ICAOLUK / KLUK
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Elevation483 ft / 147 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to LUK flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field take approximately 1h 54m. The route covers 884 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, DFW, IND, CMH, MDW, AUS, PIT, CLT, RDU, JAX, BHM, BNA, CLE, IAD, BWI, MSP, FLL, MIA, YUL, JFK, BOS, EGE, PBI, PHX, TUS, SLC, BZN, SNA and SJC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cincinnati is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Nearby alternatives include HOU and AUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 LUK

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAH to LUK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to LUK ranges from 1 hours 54 minutes. The route covers a distance of 884 miles (1,422 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DAL. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).