Houston to Scottsdale (IAH–SCF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Houston to Scottsdale
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Flights/wk 1,004 mi 2h 11m nonstop -2h behind 63 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between IAH and SCF, connecting options are available through 63 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to SCF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
63
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
SAT ~3h 33m AUS ~3h 53m DFW ~4h 37m PHX ~4h 45m TUS ~4h 49m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
794
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 → SCF
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Return
SCF → 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 Scottsdale from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Scottsdale Airport.
Metric IAH→SCF HOU→SCF AUS→SCF
Distance from IAH – 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 3 3
Weekly flights 2 1 1
Flight time 2h 11m 2h 19m 1h 16m
Departure OTP 80% – –
Houston (HOU) to Scottsdale flights · Austin (AUS) to Scottsdale flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Scottsdale Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Scottsdale is 2 hours behind Houston.
IAH: CDT · SCF: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 4:00 PM in Scottsdale.
Distance & Flight Time
1,004 mi / 1,615 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 11m to 2h 29m.
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–SCF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Scottsdale route.
Route details
Distance1,004 mi / 1,615 km
Flight time2h 11m to 2h 29m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connections63 hubs
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: SCF
Full nameScottsdale Airport
IATA / ICAOSCF / KSDL
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Elevation1,510 ft / 460 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to SCF flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Scottsdale Airport take approximately 2h 11m to 2h 29m. The route covers 1,004 miles.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from IAH to SCF. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAT, AUS, DFW, PHX, TUS, SBD, AMA, COS, SAN, PSP, DEN, DAL, MEM, OMA, SJD, BUR, SJC, JAC, LAX, DSM, ELP, MCI, BFI, MSP, BZN, SMF, MDW, SFB, SRQ, IND, GRR, SFO, STL, RSW, ORD, BNA, RNO, CLE, YYZ, TPA, FLL, CMH, PBI, CLT, YYC, PDX, CHS, PIT, MIA, IAD, BWI, YUL, SLC, YEG, EWR, BOS, LGA, SJU, LAS, SNA, YVR, ABQ and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Scottsdale is 2 hours behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from SCF 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.
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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 SCF

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Scottsdale Airport (SCF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAH to SCF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to SCF ranges from 2 hours 11 minutes to 2 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,004 miles (1,615 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

63 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SAT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).