Houston to Madison (IAH–MSN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAH Airport Page →
967 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 17 1-stop flights Verified 3w 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
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 37m 3SAAAS → AAG3QF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Madison flights
ORD Chicago 4h 52m AAASAV → AAASBA Chicago (ORD) to Madison flights
DTW Detroit 4h 54m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Madison flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 59m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Madison flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 16m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Madison flights
DEN Denver 5h 45m 8CACAV → F9UAY4 Denver (DEN) to Madison flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 48m AAEJAF9 → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Madison flights
DCA Washington 6h 25m AAEKNZ → AADL Washington (DCA) to Madison flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 57m AABAEI → AAQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Madison flights
LGA New York 7h 5m AMDLKQ → AADL New York (LGA) to Madison flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Madison
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 967 mi 2h 44m nonstop

IAH–MSN had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 967 miles in 2h 44m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps IAH Routes MSN Routes IAH Live Flights MSN Live Flights IAH Delays MSN Delays
All flights from Madison (MSN) Madison to Houston flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAH–MSN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 100% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to MSN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
DFW ~4h 37m ORD ~4h 52m DTW ~4h 54m ATL ~4h 59m MSP ~5h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,521
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

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

Other ways to reach Madison from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Dane County Regional Truax Field.
Metric IAH→MSN HOU→MSN AUS→MSN
Distance from IAH – 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 4
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 2h 44m 2h 13m 2h 14m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Houston (HOU) to Madison flights · Austin (AUS) to Madison flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Dane County Regional Truax Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in Madison.
Distance & Flight Time
967 mi / 1,557 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 44m 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.

Facts

IAH–MSN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Madison route.
Route details
Distance967 mi / 1,557 km
Flight time2h 44m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: MSN
Full nameDane County Regional Truax Field
IATA / ICAOMSN / KMSN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation887 ft / 270 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to MSN flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Dane County Regional Truax Field take about 2h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 967 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IAH to MSN: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 44m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Chicago O'Hare and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MSN and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from MSN 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 MSN

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

IAH to MSN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to MSN is about 2 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 967 miles (1,557 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Chicago O'Hare and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).