Houston to Monterey (IAH–MRY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAH Airport Page →
1,592 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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 10 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 5h 18m EKF9NK EJAG4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Monterey flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 37m AAEKF9 AAASPD Phoenix (PHX) to Monterey flights
LAX Los Angeles 5h 39m AAAFAS ACAVCM Los Angeles (LAX) to Monterey flights
SAN San Diego 5h 55m EKUA ASJL San Diego (SAN) to Monterey flights
SFO San Francisco 5h 56m CAEKNH ACAVNZ San Francisco (SFO) to Monterey flights
DEN Denver 6h 9m ACAVEK UA Denver (DEN) to Monterey flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 32m AAASAY AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Monterey flights
ORD Chicago 8h 47m AAASAV UA Chicago (ORD) to Monterey flights
SEA Seattle 11h 16m ASBREK ASQR Seattle (SEA) to Monterey flights
FAT Fresno ~5h 55m Fresno (FAT) to Monterey flights
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Houston to Monterey
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,592 mi 3h 29m nonstop -2h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to MRY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
935
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 → MRY
29%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
29%
Return
MRY → IAH
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Monterey from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Monterey Regional Airport.
Metric IAH→MRY HOU→MRY AUS→MRY
Distance from IAH 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 9
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 3h 29m 3h 25m 3h 27m
Departure OTP 29%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Monterey Regional Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Monterey is 2 hours behind Houston.
IAH: CDT · MRY: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 4:00 PM in Monterey.
Distance & Flight Time
1,592 mi / 2,561 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 29m 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–MRY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Monterey route.
Route details
Distance1,592 mi / 2,561 km
Flight time3h 29m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: MRY
IATA / ICAOMRY / KMRY
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.6M
Elevation257 ft / 78 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to MRY flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Monterey Regional Airport take about 3h 29m gate to gate. The route covers 1,592 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Los Angeles.
Monterey is 2 hours behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from MRY 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 MRY

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAH to MRY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to MRY is about 3 hours 29 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,592 miles (2,561 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).