Houston to Riverside (IAH–RIV) — 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: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
COS Colorado Springs ~6h 33m EKUA → AS Colorado Springs (COS) to Riverside flights
MSP Minneapolis ~8h 5m AFAMDL → Minneapolis (MSP) to Riverside flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Riverside
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,310 mi 3h 10m nonstop -2h behind

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

Also explore IAH Routes RIV Routes IAH Live Flights RIV Live Flights IAH Delays
All flights from Riverside (RIV) Riverside to Houston flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to RIV.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
COS ~6h 33m MSP ~8h 5m
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 → RIV
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Return
RIV → IAH
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Riverside from Houston

Nearby airports with service to March Air Reserve Base.
Metric IAH→RIV AUS→RIV
Distance from IAH – 140 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 3h 10m 1h 26m
Departure OTP 0% –
Austin (AUS) to Riverside flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to March Air Reserve Base.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Riverside is 2 hours behind Houston.
IAH: CDT · RIV: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 4:00 PM in Riverside.
Distance & Flight Time
1,310 mi / 2,109 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m 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–RIV Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Riverside route.
Route details
Distance1,310 mi / 2,109 km
Flight time3h 10m
Time difference-2 hours
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: RIV
Full nameMarch Air Reserve Base
IATA / ICAORIV / KRIV
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation1,536 ft / 468 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to RIV flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to March Air Reserve Base take about 3h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 1,310 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Riverside is 2 hours behind Houston.
Nearby alternatives include 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 RIV

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and March Air Reserve Base (RIV) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAH to RIV Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to RIV is about 3 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,310 miles (2,109 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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