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

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Houston to Rifle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
962 mi 2h 26m nonstop -1h behind 45 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between IAH and RIL, connecting options are available through 45 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to RIL.
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One-Stop Connections
45
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~3h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
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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 0 3 5
Weekly flights 0 1 1
Flight time 2h 26m 2h 41m 2h 28m
Departure OTP 6% – –
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.
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 connections45 hubs
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 approximately 2h 26m. The route covers 962 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, OKC, APA, SAT, AUS, DEN, DFW, OMA, JAC, DSM, SLC, VNY, LAS, BZN, MDW, BUR, PSP, MSY, TYS, SAN, BNA, ORD, SAV, SNA, JAX, LAX, BHM, SRQ, TPA, IAD, PDX, SFO, CLT, MIA, PBI, LGA, PHL, FLL, EWR, SJC, BWI, TEB, HPN, JFK and SJU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 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 ranges from 2 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 962 miles (1,548 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).