Houston to Reno (IAH–RNO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,528 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
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UA1348
UA United
739
9:30 AM
CDT TC
11:26 AM
PDT
3h 56m
47%
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UA743
UA United
73G
1:00 PM
PDT
6:43 PM
CDT
3h 43m
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
AUS Austin 5h 25m ACCMEK → WN Austin (AUS) to Reno flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 26m AAF9QR → AAASKII Phoenix (PHX) to Reno flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 27m EKF9UA → EJAF9WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Reno flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 40m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Reno flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 42m AAASAY → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Reno flights
DEN Denver 5h 43m ACAVEK → ACCMLX Denver (DEN) to Reno flights
SAN San Diego 5h 50m EKUA → ASWN San Diego (SAN) to Reno flights
LAX Los Angeles 5h 52m AAAFAS → AAAFAV Los Angeles (LAX) to Reno flights
SJC San Jose 5h 53m UA → WN San Jose (SJC) to Reno flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 5m CAEKNH → ACAVCM San Francisco (SFO) to Reno flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Reno
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,528 mi 3h 56m nonstop -2h behind

IAH–RNO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,528 miles in approximately 3h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore IAH Routes RNO Routes IAH Live Flights RNO Live Flights IAH Delays RNO Delays
All flights from Reno (RNO) Reno to Houston flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–RNO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 2 739 3h56 70% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAH to RNO direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to RNO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
AUS ~5h 25m PHX ~5h 26m LAS ~5h 27m SLC ~5h 40m DFW ~5h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,727
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAH → RNO
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
72%
Return
RNO → IAH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → RNO delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Reno from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Reno Tahoe International Airport.
Metric IAH→RNO HOU→RNO AUS→RNO
Distance from IAH – 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 5
Weekly flights 2 1 8
Flight time 3h 56m 3h 39m 3h 25m
Departure OTP 70% – –
Houston (HOU) to Reno flights · Austin (AUS) to Reno flights · Fort Cavazos (GRK) to Reno flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Reno Tahoe International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 4:00 PM in Reno.
Distance & Flight Time
1,528 mi / 2,459 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 56m 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–RNO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Reno route.
Route details
Distance1,528 mi / 2,459 km
Flight time3h 56m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: RNO
Full nameReno Tahoe International Airport
IATA / ICAORNO / KRNO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.8M
Elevation4,415 ft / 1,346 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to RNO flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Reno Tahoe International Airport take about 3h 56m gate to gate. The route covers 1,528 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IAH to RNO: United Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Austin Bergstrom, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Harry Reid.
Reno is 2 hours behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from RNO to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU, AUS and GRK. 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 RNO

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAH to RNO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to RNO is about 3 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,528 miles (2,459 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Austin Bergstrom, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU), Austin (AUS) and Fort Cavazos (GRK).