Houston to Orlando (IAH–SFB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAH Airport Page →
853 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 22 1-stop flights Verified 5mos 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 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 4h 51m CMNZUA → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Orlando flights
LIT Little Rock 4h 52m ACCMEK → G4 Little Rock (LIT) to Orlando flights
TUL Tulsa 5h 1m CMNZUA → G4 Tulsa (TUL) to Orlando flights
HSV Huntsville 5h 12m ACCMEK → G4 Huntsville (HSV) to Orlando flights
GSP Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg 5h 24m NZUA → G4 Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) to Orlando flights
SGF Springfield 5h 26m NZUA → G4 Springfield (SGF) to Orlando flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville 5h 27m UA → G4 Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Orlando flights
SDF Louisville 5h 37m CMUA → G4 Louisville (SDF) to Orlando flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 5h 48m 8CASEK → G4 Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Orlando flights
OKC Oklahoma City 6h 3m ACCMJRE → G4 Oklahoma City (OKC) to Orlando flights
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Houston to Orlando
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
853 mi 1h 51m nonstop +1h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to SFB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
BNA ~4h 51m LIT ~4h 52m TUL ~5h 1m HSV ~5h 12m GSP ~5h 24m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
742
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 → SFB
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Arriving
45%
Return
SFB → IAH
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → SFB delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Orlando from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Orlando Sanford International Airport.
Metric IAH→SFB HOU→SFB AUS→SFB
Distance from IAH – 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 3
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 1h 51m 1h 49m 2h 15m
Departure OTP 83% – –
Houston (HOU) to Orlando flights · Austin (AUS) to Orlando flights · Waco (ACT) to Orlando flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Orlando Sanford International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Orlando is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
IAH: CDT · SFB: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Orlando.
Distance & Flight Time
853 mi / 1,373 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 51m 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–SFB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Orlando route.
Route details
Distance853 mi / 1,373 km
Flight time1h 51m
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: SFB
Full nameOrlando Sanford International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFB / KSFB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.8M
Elevation55 ft / 17 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to SFB flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Orlando Sanford International Airport take about 1h 51m gate to gate. The route covers 853 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Bill & Hillary Clinton National and Tulsa.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SFB 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.
Orlando is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Nearby alternatives include HOU, AUS and ACT. 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 SFB

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAH to SFB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to SFB is about 1 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 853 miles (1,373 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Bill & Hillary Clinton National and Tulsa. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU), Austin (AUS) and Waco (ACT).