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

IAH Airport Page →
1,528 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 20 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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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
LAS Las Vegas 5h 30m EJAEKF9 → F9IJAWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Reno flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 41m AAF9UA → AAASPD Phoenix (PHX) to Reno flights
DEN Denver 5h 43m ACAVEK → ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Reno flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 44m AAASAY → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Reno flights
AUS Austin 5h 49m ACCMEJA → WN Austin (AUS) to Reno flights
LAX Los Angeles 5h 54m AAAFBR → AFAVDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Reno flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 2m AFAMDL → AFDLVS Salt Lake City (SLC) to Reno flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 12m EKNHNZ → ACAVCM San Francisco (SFO) to Reno flights
SAN San Diego 6h 27m EKUA → ASLXJWN San Diego (SAN) to Reno flights
SEA Seattle 7h 28m ASBRJL → ASAYDE Seattle (SEA) to Reno flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Reno
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,528 mi 3h 24m nonstop -2h behind

IAH–RNO had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in September 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 1,528 miles in 3h 24m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps IAH Routes RNO Routes IAH Live Flights RNO Live Flights IAH Delays RNO Delays
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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAH–RNO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 94% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to RNO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
LAS ~5h 30m PHX ~5h 41m DEN ~5h 43m DFW ~5h 44m AUS ~5h 49m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,688
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
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Arriving
93%
Return
RNO → IAH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
90%
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 – 4 6
Weekly flights – 1 8
Flight time 3h 24m 3h 24m 3h 30m
Departure OTP 94% – –
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 24m 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 24m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
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 24m gate to gate. The route covers 1,528 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IAH to RNO: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 24m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Denver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RNO and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in September 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 RNO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to RNO is about 3 hours 24 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,528 miles (2,459 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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