Houston to Meridian (IAH–MEI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA5088
UA United
CRJ
10:43 AM
CDT TB
12:13 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5068
UA United
CRJ
5:05 PM
CDT TB
6:39 PM
EDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5131
UA United
CRJ
8:15 AM
EDT
10:00 AM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6461
EK Emirates
CR2
8:15 AM
EDT
10:03 AM
CDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5063
UA United
CRJ
8:15 AM
EDT
10:03 AM
CDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5088
UA United
CRJ
8:17 AM
EDT
10:05 AM
CDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6076
UA United
CRJ
1:30 PM
EDT
3:18 PM
CDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5133
UA United
CRJ
1:45 PM
EDT
3:30 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Houston to Meridian
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 422 mi 1h 30m nonstop +1h ahead 2 1-stop hubs

IAH–MEI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 422 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–MEI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 12 CRJ 1h30-1h34 100% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (12 flights/wk, 100%)
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 MEI direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
38
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to MEI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAH → MEI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
MEI → IAH
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Meridian.
Distance & Flight Time
422 mi / 679 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m to 1h 34m.
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–MEI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Meridian route.
Route details
Distance422 mi / 679 km
Flight time1h 30m to 1h 34m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights12 out / 38 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: MEI
IATA / ICAOMEI / KMEI
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation297 ft / 91 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to MEI flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport take approximately 1h 30m to 1h 34m. The route covers 422 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from IAH to MEI. The return direction has about 38 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LAL and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Meridian is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from MEI to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 MEI

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAH to MEI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to MEI ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 1 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 422 miles (679 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 38 return, totaling 50 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via LAL.