Houston to Miami (IAH–MIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
IAH–MIA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 963 miles in approximately 2h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AT, AY, BA, EI, G3, IB, QR | 60 | 738, 7M8, E75 | 2h30-2h47 | Oneworld | AT, AY, BA, EI, G3, IB, QR | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AV, AZ, EK, NH, NZ, TP | 29 | 738, 739, 753, B39M | 2h43-2h47 | Star Alliance | AV, AZ, EK, NH, NZ, TP | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 7 | A20N | 2h27 | – | Y4 | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 7 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Miami from Houston
| Metric | IAH→MIA | HOU→MIA | CLL→MIA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAH | – | 24 mi | 74 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 8 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 241 | 15 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 42m | 1h 58m | 2h 19m |
| Departure OTP | 86% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
IAH: CDT · MIA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Miami.
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.
Metrorail Orange Line connects to downtown Miami and Dadeland (15–30 min, $2.25). The MIA Mover links the terminal to the rental car center and Metrorail station; free. Taxis to Miami Beach cost $35–40 (flat rate).Ride-shares are typically $20–30 to South Beach. For Fort Lauderdale, Tri-Rail runs from the airport station ($3.75, 60–70 min).
Tropical climate with year-round warm temperatures (20–33°C). Wet season runs June through October with daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone during this period.
Dry season (November–April) is peak tourist season with lower humidity. Winter temperatures rarely drop below 15°C. UV is strong year-round.
IAH–MIA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAH to MIA
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Miami International Airport (MIA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier and Spirit Airlines. With 241 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IAH to MIA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAH to MIA is about 2 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 963 miles (1,549 km). There are approximately 241 weekly flights outbound and 165 return, totaling 406 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Louis Armstrong New Orleans, Pensacola and Tampa. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU), College Station (CLL) and Victoria (VCT).