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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
UA740
UA United
320
9:45 AM
CDT TC
12:41 PM
MDT
3h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS534
AS Alaska
7M9
2:27 PM
CDT TA
4:58 PM
MDT
4h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AS1421
AS Alaska
73J
6:19 PM
CDT TA
9:03 PM
MDT
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1420
UA United
7M8
9:38 PM
CDT TC
12:24 AM+1
MDT
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA8123
UA United
B38M
10:02 PM
CDT
12:21 AM+1
MDT
3h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA462
UA United
7M8
10:53 AM
MDT
4:35 PM
CDT
4h 42m
M T W T F S S
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UA1927
UA United
739
1:55 PM
MDT
8:13 PM
CDT
4h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AS1420
AS Alaska
738
3:28 PM
MDT
9:36 PM
CDT
5h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1293
UA United
320
3:40 PM
MDT
9:37 PM
CDT
4h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Houston to Portland
2 carriers, 23 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 23 Flights/wk 1,823 mi 3h 19m nonstop -1h behind 65 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 19m. Beyond nonstop, 65 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 15 320, 7M8, B38M 3h19-3h56 100% Star Alliance
AS Alaska Airlines 8 73J, 7M9 3h44-4h31 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – UA
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
B38MUA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (15 flights/wk, 65%)
Oneworld: AS (8 flights/wk, 35%)
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
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
23
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to PDX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
65
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,294
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 → PDX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
Return
PDX → IAH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
59%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → PDX delays →

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 2
Weekly flights 23 1 8
Flight time 3h 19m 4h 3m 2h 33m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Portland International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Portland is 1 hour behind Houston.
IAH: CDT · PDX: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in Portland.
Distance & Flight Time
1,823 mi / 2,934 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 19m to 4h 31m.
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 19m to 4h 31m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights23 out / 28 return
1-stop connections65 hubs
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: PDX
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
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 19m to 4h 31m. The route covers 1,823 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 23 nonstop flights per week from IAH to PDX. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ICT, ELP, APA, SCF, BFI, SCK, EGE, JAC, TIW, MEM, SJC, FAT, DAL, BUR, CMH, SDF, BZN, PVR, SJD, GDL, DTW, AUS, FLL, CLT, BNA, MCO, ATL, DEN, KEF, SFO, MDW, PHX, MIA, CVG, SLC, DFW, ORD, ABQ, LAS, LAX, SMF, ONT, YVR, AMS, SEA, MSY, MCI, IAD, SAN, SNA, MSP, ANC, TUS, BOS, LHR, NLU, DCA, PSP, HNL, SBD, RNO, JFK, EWR, CUN and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Portland is 1 hour 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.
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 PDX

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Portland International Airport (PDX) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

IAH to PDX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to PDX ranges from 3 hours 19 minutes to 4 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,823 miles (2,934 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 51 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

65 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).