Houston to Omaha (IAH–OMA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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783 mi airlines charter/private 61/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 23 flights Verified 33m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA6169
UA United
E7W
9:35 AM
CDT TB
11:51 AM
CDT
2h 16m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5301
UA United
E75L
11:55 AM
CDT TB
2:11 PM
CDT
2h 16m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6188
UA United
E7W
11:55 AM
CDT TB
2:17 PM
CDT
2h 22m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA465
UA United
320
12:01 PM
CDT TC
2:17 PM
CDT
2h 16m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2846
UA United
73G
5:00 PM
CDT TC
7:21 PM
CDT
2h 21m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1645cs
CM Copa
73G
5:00 PM
CDT TE
7:21 PM
CDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6123
UA United
E7W
6:05 PM
CDT TB
8:33 PM
CDT
2h 28m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA743+1
UA United
739
6:05 PM
CDT TE
8:26 PM
CDT
2h 21m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2682
UA United
73G
6:05 PM
CDT TE
8:26 PM
CDT
2h 21m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6140cs
EK Emirates
B39M
8:07 PM
CDT TE
10:28 PM
CDT
2h 21m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1216+3
UA United
320
8:20 PM
CDT TC
10:45 PM
CDT
2h 25m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1644cs
CM Copa
320
8:20 PM
CDT TC
10:45 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA8126
UA United
8:46 PM
CDT
10:32 PM
CDT
1h 46m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2399+2
UA United
73G
6:15 AM
CDT
8:37 AM
CDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ6825cs
NZ Air New Zealand
7M9
6:15 AM
CDT
8:49 AM
CDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1650cs
CM Copa
739
6:15 AM
CDT
8:37 AM
CDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2662
UA United
320
8:00 AM
CDT
10:22 AM
CDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2773+1
UA United
320
8:00 AM
CDT
10:22 AM
CDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1651cs
CM Copa
320
8:00 AM
CDT
10:22 AM
CDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6115
UA United
E75L
8:00 AM
CDT
10:31 AM
CDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ6826+2
NZ Air New Zealand
320
8:15 AM
CDT
10:57 AM
CDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5325
UA United
E7W
2:52 PM
CDT
5:18 PM
CDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6259
UA United
E7W
2:58 PM
CDT
5:25 PM
CDT
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 4m AAASAY AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Omaha flights
STL St Louis 4h 11m CMEKNZ WN St Louis (STL) to Omaha flights
AUS Austin 4h 56m ACCMEK WN Austin (AUS) to Omaha flights
DEN Denver 5h 2m ACAVEK ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Omaha flights
MDW Chicago 5h 3m UA WN Chicago (MDW) to Omaha flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 9m AFAMDL AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Omaha flights
BNA Nashville 5h 17m CMEKNZ WN Nashville (BNA) to Omaha flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 20m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Omaha flights
ORD Chicago 5h 23m AAASAV AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Omaha flights
DTW Detroit 5h 56m AFAMDL AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Omaha flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Houston to Omaha
1 carrier, 61 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 783 mi 2h 21m nonstop

IAH–OMA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 783 miles in approximately 2h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–OMA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: CM, EK 40 320, 739, 73G, E75L, E7W 1h46-2h28 26% Star Alliance CM, EK
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – CM, UA
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
73G Boeing 737-700 – CM, UA
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – EK
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (40 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 OMA direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
61
Outbound / wk
64
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to OMA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,255
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 → OMA
26%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
26%
Arriving
82%
Return
OMA → IAH
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → OMA delays →

Other ways to reach Omaha from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Eppley Airfield.
Metric IAH→OMA HOU→OMA CLL→OMA
Distance from IAH 24 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 7 1
Weekly flights 61 10
Flight time 2h 21m 1h 41m 1h 31m
Departure OTP 26%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Eppley Airfield.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in Omaha.
Distance & Flight Time
783 mi / 1,260 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 21m 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–OMA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Omaha route.
Route details
Distance783 mi / 1,260 km
Flight time2h 21m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights61 out / 64 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: OMA
IATA / ICAOOMA / KOMA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr5.2M
Elevation984 ft / 300 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to OMA flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Eppley Airfield take about 2h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 783 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IAH to OMA: United Airlines.
This route has frequent daily 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, St. Louis Lambert and Austin Bergstrom.
Yes, return flights from OMA to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU, CLL and LCH. 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 OMA

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Eppley Airfield (OMA) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 61 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAH to OMA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to OMA is about 2 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 783 miles (1,260 km). There are approximately 61 weekly flights outbound and 64 return, totaling 125 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, St. Louis Lambert and Austin Bergstrom. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU), College Station (CLL) and Lake Charles (LCH).