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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
IAH–RIL had nonstop service, last on the schedule in July 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 962 miles in 2h 16m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TWY TWY | 1 | – | – | – | – |
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Rifle from Houston
| Metric | IAH→RIL | HOU→RIL | AUS→RIL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAH | – | 24 mi | 140 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 6 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | – | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 16m | 2h 8m | 2h 36m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
IAH: CDT · RIL: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in Rifle.
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–RIL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAH to RIL
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in July 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 RIL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAH to RIL is about 2 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 962 miles (1,548 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).