Houston to Portland (IAH–PDX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA740
UA United
73G
10:00 AM
CDT TC
12:43 PM
PDT
4h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA8144
UA United
3:43 PM
CDT
5:58 PM
PDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
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UA1964
UA United
7M8
7:35 PM
CDT TC
9:57 PM
PDT
4h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1421+2
AS Alaska
B39M
7:39 PM
CDT TA
10:00 PM
PDT
4h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6143cs
EK Emirates
7M8
8:15 PM
CDT TE
10:58 PM
PDT
4h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1420+1
UA United
7M9
9:22 PM
CDT TC
11:33 PM
PDT
4h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA8142
UA United
9:38 PM
CDT
11:25 PM
PDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
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TK8891cs
TK Turkish
7M8
7:00 AM
PDT
1:18 PM
CDT
4h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA462+1
UA United
B39M
7:00 AM
PDT
1:18 PM
CDT
4h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2190cs
QR Qatar
7M9
7:00 AM
PDT
1:27 PM
CDT
4h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1420+2
AS Alaska
B39M
12:23 PM
PDT
6:35 PM
CDT
4h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1927
UA United
738
4:32 PM
PDT
10:27 PM
CDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA780
UA United
B38M
11:59 PM
PDT
6:17 AM+1
CDT
4h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Houston to Portland
2 carriers, 37 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 37 Flights/wk 1,823 mi 3h 47m nonstop -2h behind 94 1-stop hubs

IAH–PDX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,823 miles in approximately 3h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 94 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–PDX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: EK 23 73G, 7M8, 7M9 3h47-4h43 51% Star Alliance EK
AS Alaska Airlines 7 B39M 4h21 51% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
73G Boeing 737-700 – UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – EK, UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (23 flights/wk, 77%)
Oneworld: AS (7 flights/wk, 23%)
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 PDX direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
37
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to PDX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
94
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,448
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.

Other ways to reach Portland from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Portland International Airport.
Metric IAH→PDX HOU→PDX AUS→PDX
Distance from IAH 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 4
Weekly flights 37 21
Flight time 3h 47m 4h 3m 3h 58m
Departure OTP 51%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Portland International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Portland is 2 hours behind Houston.
IAH: CDT · PDX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 4:00 PM in Portland.
Distance & Flight Time
1,823 mi / 2,934 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 47m to 4h 43m.
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–PDX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Portland route.
Route details
Distance1,823 mi / 2,934 km
Flight time3h 47m to 4h 43m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights37 out / 42 return
1-stop connections94 hubs
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: PDX
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to PDX flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Portland International Airport take approximately 3h 47m to 4h 43m. The route covers 1,823 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 37 nonstop flights per week from IAH to PDX. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ICT, OKC, ELP, BFI, SLN, SCK, JAC, EGE, AEX, FCM, ASE, SAT, APA, TIW, DAL, VNY, PVU, SCF, FAT, OAK, MKC, YEG, XNA, SBP, SBA, MEM, CMH, BUR, MLB, PIT, RDU, SDF, MDW, HPN, PDK, TEB, PBI, TPA, CUN, FLL, GDL, PVR, ABQ, SJD, JFK, GEG, DTW, IAD, GRR, CLT, DEN, MCO, DFW, SEA, ATL, HND, MIA, KEF, SFO, ONT, MCI, LAX, PHX, ORD, TUS, AUS, RNO, LAS, SLC, CVG, SMF, YVR, MSY, AMS, PHL, SNA, DSM, BZN, MSP, BOS, EWR, SAN, ANC, BWI, NLU, SJC, LHR, DCA, STL, BNA, PSP, SBD, HNL and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Portland is 2 hours behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from PDX 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.
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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 PDX

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Portland International Airport (PDX) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. With 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAH to PDX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to PDX ranges from 3 hours 47 minutes to 4 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,823 miles (2,934 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 79 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

94 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ICT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).