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

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428 mi airlines charter/private 109/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 40 flights Verified 32m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AC3865cs
AC Air Canada
E75L
7:20 AM
CDT TC
8:52 AM
CDT
1h 32m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6263+3
UA United
E7W
7:20 AM
CDT TB
8:52 AM
CDT
1h 32m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ6567cs
NZ Air New Zealand
E7W
7:25 AM
CDT TC
8:59 AM
CDT
1h 34m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6186+1
UA United
E75L
9:35 AM
CDT TB
11:07 AM
CDT
1h 32m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4367
UA United
E145
11:55 AM
CDT TB
1:35 PM
CDT
1h 40m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4239
UA United
ERJ
11:55 AM
CDT TB
1:35 PM
CDT
1h 40m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6338
UA United
E75L
12:04 PM
CDT TB
1:33 PM
CDT
1h 29m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1564cs
CM Copa
E75L
2:35 PM
CDT TA
4:15 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2395cs
NZ Air New Zealand
E7W
2:35 PM
CDT TB
4:17 PM
CDT
1h 42m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6322+2
UA United
E75L
2:35 PM
CDT TA
4:15 PM
CDT
1h 40m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1559cs
CM Copa
E7W
4:35 PM
CDT TA
6:13 PM
CDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6233+1
UA United
E7W
4:35 PM
CDT
6:15 PM
CDT
1h 40m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6128cs
EK Emirates
738
8:00 PM
CDT TC
9:39 PM
CDT
1h 39m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1562cs
CM Copa
738
8:22 PM
CDT TD
9:57 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2236+2
UA United
738
8:22 PM
CDT TC
9:57 PM
CDT
1h 35m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4712
UA United
E7W
10:04 PM
CDT TB
11:44 PM
CDT
1h 40m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3490cs
AC Air Canada
E75L
10:04 PM
CDT TB
11:44 PM
CDT
1h 40m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6276+2
UA United
E7W
10:04 PM
CDT TB
11:44 PM
CDT
1h 40m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1560cs
CM Copa
E7W
10:13 PM
CDT TB
11:44 PM
CDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1567cs
CM Copa
E75L
5:00 AM
CDT
6:37 AM
CDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3632cs
AC Air Canada
E7W
5:00 AM
CDT
6:37 AM
CDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6351+3
UA United
E7W
5:00 AM
CDT
6:38 AM
CDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4299
UA United
ERJ
7:00 AM
CDT
8:37 AM
CDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2394+3
NZ Air New Zealand
738
7:00 AM
CDT
8:31 AM
CDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2281
UA United
738
7:00 AM
CDT
8:28 AM
CDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1565cs
CM Copa
738
7:00 AM
CDT
8:28 AM
CDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4626cs
AC Air Canada
739
7:00 AM
CDT
8:28 AM
CDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2762+2
UA United
738
7:56 AM
CDT
9:22 AM
CDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3923cs
AC Air Canada
E75L
9:37 AM
CDT
11:15 AM
CDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6260+3
UA United
E75L
9:37 AM
CDT
11:15 AM
CDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1568cs
CM Copa
E75L
9:37 AM
CDT
11:15 AM
CDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ6566cs
NZ Air New Zealand
E7W
9:41 AM
CDT
11:15 AM
CDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1566cs
CM Copa
E7W
11:54 AM
CDT
1:35 PM
CDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4011+3
UA United
E75L
11:57 AM
CDT
1:37 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4826
UA United
ERJ
12:00 PM
CDT
1:43 PM
CDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4061+3
UA United
E7W
2:15 PM
CDT
3:57 PM
CDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4350
UA United
ERJ
2:15 PM
CDT
3:58 PM
CDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CON100
CON CON
E45X
4:15 PM
CDT
5:29 PM
CDT
1h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4001
UA United
E75L
6:28 PM
CDT
8:00 PM
CDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4017
UA United
E7W
7:13 PM
CDT
8:55 PM
CDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
AUS Austin 3h 3m ACCMEK WN Austin (AUS) to Midland flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 3h 37m AAASAY AAASBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Midland flights
DEN Denver 5h 20m ACAVEK UAWN Denver (DEN) to Midland flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 34m AAEKF9 AA Phoenix (PHX) to Midland flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 42m EKF9NK WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Midland flights
SFO San Francisco 9h 6m CAEKNH UA San Francisco (SFO) to Midland flights
LBB Lubbock 10h 4m ACCMNZ A8EM Lubbock (LBB) to Midland flights
HOU Houston ~3h 43m WN Houston (HOU) to Midland flights
BVO Bartlesville ~4h 10m CON CON Bartlesville (BVO) to Midland flights
LIT Little Rock ~4h 39m ACCMDL SY Little Rock (LIT) to Midland flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Houston to Midland
2 carriers, 109 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 428 mi 1h 39m nonstop

IAH–MAF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 428 miles in approximately 1h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 Also: AC, CM, EK, NZ 47 738, E145, E75L, E7W, ERJ 1h29-1h40 0% Star Alliance AC, CM, EK, NZ
CON CON 1 0%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CM, EK, UA
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AC, CM, UA
E7W Embraer E175 – CM, NZ, UA
ERJ Embraer ERJ-135/140/145 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (47 flights/wk, 98%)
Unaffiliated: CON (1 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
16
flights
Tue
16
flights
Wed
17
flights
Thu
16
flights
Fri
16
flights
Sat
13
flights
Sun
15
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
19
Nonstop flights
109
Outbound / wk
120
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to MAF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
672
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
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
67%
Return
MAF → IAH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
88%
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 2 6 3
Weekly flights 109 20 6
Flight time 1h 39m 1h 25m 1h 10m
Departure OTP 0%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Midland International Air and Space Port.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Midland is 0 hours the same as Houston.
IAH: CDT · MAF: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in Midland.
Distance & Flight Time
428 mi / 689 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 39m 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.

IAH–MAF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Midland route.
Route details
Distance428 mi / 689 km
Flight time1h 39m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights109 out / 120 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: MAF
IATA / ICAOMAF / KMAF
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 1h 39m gate to gate. The route covers 428 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from IAH to MAF: United Airlines, and others.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Austin Bergstrom, Dallas Fort Worth and Denver.
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 United Airlines. With 109 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAH to MAF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to MAF is about 1 hours 39 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 428 miles (689 km). There are approximately 109 weekly flights outbound and 120 return, totaling 229 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Austin Bergstrom, Dallas Fort Worth and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).