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

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Houston to Orlando
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 853 mi 1h 51m nonstop +1h ahead 45 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between IAH and SFB, connecting options are available through 45 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to SFB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
LAL ~3h 56m GPT ~4h 26m PBI ~4h 40m DFW ~4h 42m SRQ ~4h 47m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,195
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
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
42%
Return
SFB → IAH
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
34%
Arriving
84%
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 ACT→SFB
Distance from IAH – 159 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 1h 51m 1h 5m
Departure OTP 79% –
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.
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)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections45 hubs
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: SFB
Full nameOrlando Sanford International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFB / KSFB
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 approximately 1h 51m. The route covers 853 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from IAH to SFB.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LAL, GPT, PBI, DFW, SRQ, EYW, SUS, FLL, ATL, MIA, RDU, CUN, PIA, DAL, DAY, CAK, IAD, CHS, FRG, RFD, SCF, ALB, SJU, AUA, ICT, JAX, LAS, DSM, BNA, MEM, IND, SDF, PIT, TYS, CVG, XNA, TUL, HSV, CHA, SGF, GRR, MFE, OMA, GSP and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Orlando is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Nearby alternatives include ACT. 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 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 ranges from 1 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 853 miles (1,373 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via LAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Waco (ACT).