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

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884 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 4 hubs
MSP Minneapolis ~5h 51m AFAMDL → Minneapolis (MSP) to Cincinnati flights
ORD Chicago ~6h 5m AAASAV → Chicago (ORD) to Cincinnati flights
EWR Newark ~6h 41m EKNKNZ → Newark (EWR) to Cincinnati flights
SAN San Diego ~9h 4m EKUA → SY San Diego (SAN) to Cincinnati flights
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Houston to Cincinnati
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
884 mi 1h 54m nonstop +1h ahead

IAH–LUK has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore IAH Routes LUK Routes IAH Live Flights LUK Live Flights IAH Delays
All flights from Cincinnati (LUK) Cincinnati to Houston flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to LUK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
MSP ~5h 51m ORD ~6h 5m EWR ~6h 41m SAN ~9h 4m
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
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Return
LUK → IAH
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
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 – 2 2
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 1h 54m 1h 59m 1h 3m
Departure OTP 57% – –
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 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–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)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: LUK
Full nameCincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field
IATA / ICAOLUK / KLUK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 about 1h 54m gate to gate. The route covers 884 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Cincinnati is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from LUK 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 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 is about 1 hours 54 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 884 miles (1,422 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).