Houston to West Palm Beach (IAH–PBI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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954 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 39s ago
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NZ Air New Zealand
739
12:25 PM
CDT TC
3:56 PM
EDT
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UA1345+1
UA United
739
2:01 PM
CDT TC
5:22 PM
EDT
2h 21m
46%
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NZ2130cs
NZ Air New Zealand
739
2:16 PM
EDT
4:10 PM
CDT
2h 54m
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UA1752+1
UA United
739
5:05 PM
EDT
6:59 PM
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2h 54m
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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
ATL Atlanta 4h 53m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to West Palm Beach flights
MCO Orlando 5h 6m ADF9NH → EJAWN Orlando (MCO) to West Palm Beach flights
BNA Nashville 5h 7m CMNZUA → WN Nashville (BNA) to West Palm Beach flights
CHS Charleston 5h 9m UA → MX Charleston (CHS) to West Palm Beach flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 10m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to West Palm Beach flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 27m AAF9IB → AA Charlotte (CLT) to West Palm Beach flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 5h 37m 8CASNZ → G4 Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to West Palm Beach flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 5h 58m F9NZUA → MX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to West Palm Beach flights
RIC Richmond 6h 15m UA → MX Richmond (RIC) to West Palm Beach flights
DCA Washington 6h 30m AAEKNZ → AAB6 Washington (DCA) to West Palm Beach flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to West Palm Beach
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 954 mi 2h 26m nonstop +1h ahead

IAH–PBI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 954 miles in approximately 2h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore IAH Routes PBI Routes IAH Live Flights PBI Live Flights IAH Delays PBI Delays
All flights from West Palm Beach (PBI) West Palm Beach to Houston flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–PBI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: EK, NZ 7 739 2h21 79% Star Alliance EK, NZ
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – NZ, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 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 PBI direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to PBI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
ATL ~4h 53m MCO ~5h 6m BNA ~5h 7m CHS ~5h 9m DFW ~5h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,628
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 → PBI
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
63%
Return
PBI → IAH
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → PBI delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach West Palm Beach from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Palm Beach International Airport.
Metric IAH→PBI HOU→PBI CLL→PBI
Distance from IAH – 24 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 12 2
Weekly flights 14 1 –
Flight time 2h 26m 2h 38m 2h 12m
Departure OTP 79% – –
Houston (HOU) to West Palm Beach flights · College Station (CLL) to West Palm Beach flights · Beaumont/Port Arthur (BPT) to West Palm Beach flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Palm Beach International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
West Palm Beach is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
IAH: CDT · PBI: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in West Palm Beach.
Distance & Flight Time
954 mi / 1,535 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 26m 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–PBI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to West Palm Beach route.
Route details
Distance954 mi / 1,535 km
Flight time2h 26m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: PBI
Full namePalm Beach International Airport
IATA / ICAOPBI / KPBI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation19 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to PBI flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Palm Beach International Airport take about 2h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 954 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IAH to PBI: United Airlines.
This route has 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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Orlando and Nashville.
West Palm Beach is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from PBI to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU, CLL and BPT. 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 PBI

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

IAH to PBI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to PBI is about 2 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 954 miles (1,535 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Orlando and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU), College Station (CLL) and Beaumont/Port Arthur (BPT).