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

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12:20 PM
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7M8
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Houston to West Palm Beach
1 carrier, 20 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 20 Flights/wk 954 mi 2h 37m nonstop +1h ahead 149 1-stop hubs

IAH–PBI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 954 miles in approximately 2h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 149 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 13 739, 7M8 2h37-2h38 100% Star Alliance EK, NZ
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – NZ, UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (13 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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
26
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to PBI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
149
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,839
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.
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 11 1
Weekly flights 20 1 –
Flight time 2h 37m 1h 50m 2h 4m
Departure OTP 100% – –
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 37m to 2h 38m.
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 37m to 2h 38m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights20 out / 26 return
1-stop connections149 hubs
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 approximately 2h 37m to 2h 38m. The route covers 954 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 20 nonstop flights per week from IAH to PBI. The return direction has about 26 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FTW, TMB, ISM, SFB, APF, DAL, MSY, MLB, RSW, TPA, AEX, SRQ, FTY, HHH, JAX, TCL, LAL, PIE, ABI, JAN, MOB, ABY, SAV, BHM, GPT, ECP, LIT, MGM, SVH, AVL, MAF, SAT, LBB, MEM, PDK, GSP, NAS, 10X, SUS, TYS, BTR, CXO, LUK, SLN, OSU, CHA, PNS, MTY, BMG, INT, CUN, STL, MKC, GCM, EYW, IND, CMH, PWK, TLC, SBN, MNZ, TUL, CAK, CLE, MDW, DSM, CPS, ELP, OMA, GRR, FCM, APA, ACK, TEB, ORF, SAL, FRG, MKE, HPN, BJC, ALB, MCI, LIR, RIL, TEX, SJO, SCF, MSP, ASE, BED, PHX, SJD, SLC, EGE, BTV, PTY, YUL, DEN, SJU, JAC, LAS, VNY, STT, SNA, BZN, PSP, BUR, MRY, SAN, SBA, OAK, BFI, YVR, SFO, SJC, UIO, BGI, YYT, MCO, ATL, HCR, PLS, BWI, DFW, CVG, LAX, PIT, CLT, DCA, SDF, AMS, EWR, PHL, ORD, IAD, AUS, BOS, YYZ, LGA, BNA, DTW, CHS, BDL, RDU, RIC, JFK, NEW, HND and MBO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

IAH to PBI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to PBI ranges from 2 hours 37 minutes to 2 hours 38 minutes. The route covers a distance of 954 miles (1,535 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 46 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

149 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FTW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU), College Station (CLL) and Beaumont/Port Arthur (BPT).