Houston to Santa Fe (IAH–SAF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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735 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private 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 5 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 8m AAASAY → AABAEJA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Santa Fe flights
DEN Denver 4h 45m 8CACAV → UA Denver (DEN) to Santa Fe flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 17m AAASF9 → AAPD Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Fe flights
ORD Chicago 7h 22m AAASAV → AA Chicago (ORD) to Santa Fe flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 43m AAAFBR → AA Los Angeles (LAX) to Santa Fe flights
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Houston to Santa Fe
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
735 mi 1h 37m nonstop -1h behind

IAH–SAF has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps IAH Routes SAF Routes IAH Live Flights SAF Live Flights IAH Delays
All flights from Santa Fe (SAF) Santa Fe to Houston flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to SAF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
DFW ~4h 8m DEN ~4h 45m PHX ~5h 17m ORD ~7h 22m LAX ~7h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
617
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 → SAF
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Return
SAF → IAH
98%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
98%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Santa Fe from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Santa Fe Municipal Airport.
Metric IAH→SAF HOU→SAF AUS→SAF
Distance from IAH – 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines – 8 6
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 1h 37m 1h 48m 1h 15m
Departure OTP 77% – –
Houston (HOU) to Santa Fe flights · Austin (AUS) to Santa Fe flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Santa Fe Municipal Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Santa Fe is 1 hour behind Houston.
IAH: CDT · SAF: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in Santa Fe.
Distance & Flight Time
735 mi / 1,183 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 37m 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–SAF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Santa Fe route.
Route details
Distance735 mi / 1,183 km
Flight time1h 37m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: SAF
Full nameSanta Fe Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOSAF / KSAF
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation6,348 ft / 1,935 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to SAF flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport take about 1h 37m gate to gate. The route covers 735 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Denver and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SAF 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.
Santa Fe is 1 hour behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from SAF 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.
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 SAF

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAH to SAF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to SAF is about 1 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 735 miles (1,183 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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