Houston to Rifle (IAH–RIL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
SFO San Francisco ~7h 43m CAEKNH → San Francisco (SFO) to Rifle flights
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Houston to Rifle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
962 mi 2h 26m nonstop -1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between IAH and RIL, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to RIL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
SFO ~7h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAH → RIL
29%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
29%
Return
RIL → IAH
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Rifle from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Garfield County Regional Airport.
Metric IAH→RIL HOU→RIL AUS→RIL
Distance from IAH – 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 5
Weekly flights – 1 1
Flight time 2h 26m 2h 30m 2h 32m
Departure OTP 29% – –
Houston (HOU) to Rifle flights · Austin (AUS) to Rifle flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Garfield County Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in Rifle.
Distance & Flight Time
962 mi / 1,548 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 26m 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.

Facts

IAH–RIL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Rifle route.
Route details
Distance962 mi / 1,548 km
Flight time2h 26m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: RIL
Full nameGarfield County Regional Airport
IATA / ICAORIL / KRIL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,548 ft / 1,691 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to RIL flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Garfield County Regional Airport take about 2h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 962 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Rifle is 1 hour behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from RIL 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 RIL

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAH to RIL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to RIL is about 2 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 962 miles (1,548 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).