Houston to Providenciales (IAH–PLS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,539 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MIA Miami 5h 22m AAATAV AAG3II Miami (MIA) to Providenciales flights
ATL Atlanta 6h AFAMDL DL Atlanta (ATL) to Providenciales flights
NAS Nassau 6h 24m UA BAJYUP Nassau (NAS) to Providenciales flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 28m AAF9IB AA Charlotte (CLT) to Providenciales flights
IAD Dulles 7h 47m AVAZCA UA Dulles (IAD) to Providenciales flights
EWR Newark 13h 57m EKNZOS UA Newark (EWR) to Providenciales flights
MCO Orlando 14h 28m ADF9NZ WN Orlando (MCO) to Providenciales flights
BOS Boston 14h 49m AZB6NZ B6 Boston (BOS) to Providenciales flights
YYZ Toronto 17h 14m ACLXJOS AC Toronto (YYZ) to Providenciales flights
JFK New York 18h 16m ATB6FI B6DLQR New York (JFK) to Providenciales flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Providenciales
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,539 mi 3h 47m nonstop +1h ahead

IAH–PLS had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,539 miles in 3h 47m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAH–PLS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 75% Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to PLS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
836
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 → PLS
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Return
PLS → IAH
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Providenciales from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Providenciales International Airport.
Metric IAH→PLS HOU→PLS AUS→PLS
Distance from IAH 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 2
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 3h 47m 2h 58m 2h 40m
Departure OTP 75%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Providenciales International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Providenciales is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
IAH: CDT · PLS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Providenciales.
Distance & Flight Time
1,539 mi / 2,476 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 47m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter the Turks and Caicos Islands visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Turks and Caicos is a British Overseas Territory. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required. Complete the online TCI Assured Portal health declaration before arrival. At Providenciales International Airport (PLS), immigration stamps your passport.

The archipelago has 40 islands and cays, 8 of which are inhabited. Providenciales (Provo) is the tourism and population center, with Grace Bay Beach consistently ranked among the world's best beaches. Grand Turk, the capital island, has the Turks and Caicos National Museum and is a cruise ship port. The islands sit on the third-largest barrier reef system in the world. Scuba diving and snorkeling at the wall drop-offs are the signature activities.

Direct flights from Miami (MIA) to Providenciales run about 1 hour 45 minutes on American Airlines. New York JFK to PLS runs about 3 hours 30 minutes on JetBlue and Delta. Atlanta, Charlotte, Fort Lauderdale, Boston, and Philadelphia also have nonstop service. Turks and Caicos uses the US dollar as its official currency, so no exchange is needed. Card payments work at resorts, restaurants, and shops. ATMs are available in Provo and Grand Turk. There is no public bus service. Taxis from PLS airport to Grace Bay cost $28 to $35 (fixed rates). Car rental starts at $50 per day. Driving is on the left (British style). Inter-island flights on interCaribbean and Caicos Express connect Provo to Grand Turk (25 minutes), South Caicos, and Salt Cay.

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–PLS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Providenciales route.
Route details
Distance1,539 mi / 2,476 km
Flight time3h 47m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: PLS
IATA / ICAOPLS / MBPV
TimezoneAmerica/Grand_Turk
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to PLS flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Providenciales International Airport take about 3h 47m gate to gate. The route covers 1,539 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IAH to PLS: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 47m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Miami, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Lynden Pindling.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to PLS and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Providenciales is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from PLS 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 PLS

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Providenciales International Airport (PLS) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

IAH to PLS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to PLS is about 3 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,539 miles (2,476 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Miami, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Lynden Pindling. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).