Houston to Midland (IAH–MAF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CON100
CON CON
E45X
6:30 AM
CDT
7:44 AM
MDT
1h 14m
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AC3865
AC Air Canada
E75L
7:20 AM
CDT TB
9:00 AM
MDT
1h 40m
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UA6263
UA United
E75L
7:20 AM
CDT TB
9:01 AM
MDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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UA6186
UA United
E75L
9:39 AM
CDT TB
11:26 AM
MDT
1h 47m
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UA4024
UA United
E7W
11:55 AM
CDT TB
1:32 PM
MDT
1h 37m
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UA6164
UA United
E75L
12:22 PM
CDT TB
2:07 PM
MDT
1h 45m
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CM1564
CM Copa
E7W
2:35 PM
CDT TB
4:21 PM
MDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
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UA5392
UA United
E7W
2:35 PM
CDT TB
4:21 PM
MDT
1h 46m
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UA5491
UA United
E7W
4:20 PM
CDT TB
6:02 PM
MDT
1h 42m
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CM1559
CM Copa
E7W
4:30 PM
CDT TE
6:15 PM
MDT
1h 45m
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UA6233
UA United
E7W
6:19 PM
CDT TE
7:46 PM
MDT
2h 27m
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UA2236
UA United
738
8:05 PM
CDT TC
9:50 PM
MDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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CM1562
CM Copa
738
8:05 PM
CDT TC
9:50 PM
MDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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UA6276
UA United
E7W
9:33 PM
CDT TB
11:15 PM
MDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AC3490
AC Air Canada
E75L
9:35 PM
CDT TB
11:15 PM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AC3632
AC Air Canada
E75L
5:00 AM
MDT
6:32 AM
CDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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UA6351
UA United
E75L
5:00 AM
MDT
6:32 AM
CDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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CM1567
CM Copa
E7W
5:00 AM
MDT
6:32 AM
CDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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UA1439
UA United
738
7:00 AM
MDT
8:29 AM
CDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AC4626
AC Air Canada
739
7:00 AM
MDT
8:30 AM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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CM1565
CM Copa
738
7:00 AM
MDT
8:30 AM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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UA2358
UA United
738
7:00 AM
MDT
8:30 AM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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UA6260
UA United
E75L
9:30 AM
MDT
10:57 AM
CDT
0h 27m
M T W T F S S
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CM1568
CM Copa
E75L
9:43 AM
MDT
11:15 AM
CDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AC3923
AC Air Canada
E7W
9:43 AM
MDT
11:15 AM
CDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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UA4011
UA United
E7W
12:07 PM
MDT
1:40 PM
CDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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CM1566
CM Copa
E7W
12:07 PM
MDT
1:40 PM
CDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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UA4061
UA United
E7W
2:48 PM
MDT
4:25 PM
CDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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UA4001
UA United
E7W
5:20 PM
MDT
6:58 PM
CDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
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UA5744
UA United
E75L
5:25 PM
MDT
7:02 PM
CDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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UA4017
UA United
E7W
7:03 PM
MDT
8:40 PM
CDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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Houston to Midland
4 carriers, 98 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 98 Flights/wk 428 mi 1h 14m nonstop -1h behind 20 1-stop hubs

IAH–MAF is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Copa Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 428 miles in approximately 1h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–MAF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 61 738, E75L, E7W 1h37-2h42 86% Star Alliance
CM Copa Airlines 21 738, E7W 1h45-1h46 86% Star Alliance
AC Air Canada 14 E75L 1h40 86% Star Alliance
CON CON 2 E45X 1h14 86%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CM, UA
E45X Embraer Phenom 100 – CON
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AC, UA
E7W Embraer E175 – CM, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + CM + UA (96 flights/wk, 98%)
Unaffiliated: CON (2 flights/wk, 2%)
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 MAF direction.
Mon
15
flights
Tue
15
flights
Wed
14
flights
Thu
14
flights
Fri
14
flights
Sat
12
flights
Sun
14
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
15
Nonstop flights
98
Outbound / wk
110
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to MAF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
679
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 → MAF
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
63%
Return
MAF → IAH
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → MAF delays →

Other ways to reach Midland from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Midland International Air and Space Port.
Metric IAH→MAF HOU→MAF AUS→MAF
Distance from IAH 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1 2
Weekly flights 98 52 10
Flight time 1h 14m 1h 30m 1h 15m
Departure OTP 86%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Midland International Air and Space Port.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Midland is 1 hour behind Houston.
IAH: CDT · MAF: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in Midland.
Distance & Flight Time
428 mi / 689 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 14m to 2h 42m.
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–MAF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Midland route.
Route details
Distance428 mi / 689 km
Flight time1h 14m to 2h 42m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights98 out / 110 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: MAF
IATA / ICAOMAF / KMAF
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation2,871 ft / 875 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to MAF flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Midland International Air and Space Port take approximately 1h 14m to 2h 42m. The route covers 428 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Copa Airlines, CON and United Airlines.
There are approximately 98 nonstop flights per week from IAH to MAF. The return direction has about 110 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AMA, DAL, ELP, LIT, MEM, MSY, SNA, TPA, JAX, IND, BNA, YYC, PBI, PHX, DFW, LBB, DEN, AUS, LAS and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Midland is 1 hour behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from MAF 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 MAF

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Copa Airlines, CON and United Airlines. With 98 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAH to MAF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to MAF ranges from 1 hours 14 minutes to 2 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 428 miles (689 km). There are approximately 98 weekly flights outbound and 110 return, totaling 208 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via AMA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).