Houston to Madison (IAH–MSN) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 29m AAASAY → AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Madison flights
ORD Chicago 4h 50m AAASAV → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Madison flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 52m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Madison flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 4m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Madison flights
DTW Detroit 5h 7m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Madison flights
DEN Denver 5h 46m ACAVEK → F9UAY4 Denver (DEN) to Madison flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 48m AAF9IB → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Madison flights
DCA Washington 6h 24m AAEKNZ → AADL Washington (DCA) to Madison flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 50m AABAEI → AAASQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Madison flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 4m AAF9QR → AAAS Phoenix (PHX) to Madison flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Madison
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 967 mi 2h 48m nonstop

IAH–MSN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 967 miles in approximately 2h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore 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

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–MSN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 7M8 2h48 80% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAH to MSN direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to MSN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
DFW ~4h 29m ORD ~4h 50m MSP ~4h 52m ATL ~5h 4m DTW ~5h 7m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,564
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
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
89%
Return
MSN → IAH
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
86%
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 1 3
Weekly flights 1 – 1
Flight time 2h 48m 2h 13m 2h 20m
Departure OTP 80% – –
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 48m 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 48m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
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 48m gate to gate. The route covers 967 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IAH to MSN: United Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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 Dallas Fort Worth, Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
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) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAH to MSN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to MSN is about 2 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 967 miles (1,557 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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