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

IAH Airport Page →
954 mi airlines charter/private 16/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 53m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA447
UA United
739
9:36 AM
CDT TC
1:02 PM
EDT
2h 26m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2131cs
NZ Air New Zealand
739
12:20 PM
CDT TC
3:57 PM
EDT
2h 37m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1345+1
UA United
739
2:58 PM
CDT TC
7:04 PM
EDT
3h 6m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2130cs
NZ Air New Zealand
7M8
6:10 AM
EDT
8:10 AM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA566
UA United
739
2:16 PM
EDT
4:10 PM
CDT
2h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1752+1
UA United
739
7:33 PM
EDT
9:02 PM
CDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3755
UA United
738
9:32 PM
EDT
11:26 PM
CDT
2h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3756
UA United
7M8
9:33 PM
EDT
11:27 PM
CDT
2h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
MCO Orlando 4h 37m ADF9NH KPOWN Orlando (MCO) to West Palm Beach flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 48m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to West Palm Beach flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 2m AAASAY AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to West Palm Beach flights
BNA Nashville 5h 27m CMEKNZ WN Nashville (BNA) to West Palm Beach flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 30m AAF9IB AA Charlotte (CLT) to West Palm Beach flights
BWI Baltimore 6h 37m F9NZUA WN Baltimore (BWI) to West Palm Beach flights
ORD Chicago 6h 40m AAASAV AAASNZ Chicago (ORD) to West Palm Beach flights
DCA Washington 7h 7m AAEKNZ AAB6 Washington (DCA) to West Palm Beach flights
PHL Philadelphia 7h 15m AABAEI AAASBA Philadelphia (PHL) to West Palm Beach flights
LGA New York 7h 30m AMDLKQ AAB6DL New York (LGA) to West Palm Beach flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Houston to West Palm Beach
1 carrier, 16 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 954 mi 2h 32m 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 32m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 8 739 2h26-3h06 100% Star Alliance EK, NZ
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – NZ, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (8 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 PBI direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to PBI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,839
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAH → PBI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
PBI → 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 → PBI delays →

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 16 1
Flight time 2h 32m 2h 5m 2h 12m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Palm Beach International Airport.

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 32m 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–PBI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to West Palm Beach route.
Route details
Distance954 mi / 1,535 km
Flight time2h 32m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights16 out / 17 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: PBI
IATA / ICAOPBI / KPBI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation19 ft / 6 m

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 32m 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 Orlando, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth.
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 16 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 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 954 miles (1,535 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 33 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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