Houston to Santiago (IAH–STI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
FLL Fort Lauderdale 5h 37m ADAVF9 → B6NK Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Santiago flights
MIA Miami 5h 51m AAATAV → AAQR Miami (MIA) to Santiago flights
EWR Newark 8h 17m EKNKNZ → B6UA Newark (EWR) to Santiago flights
JFK New York 9h 3m ATB6DL → B6DLQR New York (JFK) to Santiago flights
BOS Boston 9h 13m AZB6NZ → B6QR Boston (BOS) to Santiago flights
MCO Orlando 10h 39m ADF9NH → B6 Orlando (MCO) to Santiago flights
SJU San Juan 10h 41m ACTWYUA → B6 San Juan (SJU) to Santiago flights
PHL Philadelphia 12h 29m AABAEI → AAF9 Philadelphia (PHL) to Santiago flights
PTY Tocumen 22h 35m CMUA → CM Tocumen (PTY) to Santiago flights
PLS Providenciales 26h 17m UA → JY Providenciales (PLS) to Santiago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Santiago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,711 mi 3h 51m nonstop +1h ahead

IAH–STI had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 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 1,711 miles in 3h 51m.

Also explore IAH Routes STI Routes IAH Live Flights STI Live Flights IAH Delays
All flights from Santiago (STI) Santiago to Houston flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAH–STI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 81% 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 STI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
FLL ~5h 37m MIA ~5h 51m TPA ~6h 9m EWR ~8h 17m JFK ~9h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
770
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 → STI
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Return
STI → IAH
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Santiago is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
IAH: CDT · STI: AST

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Santiago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,711 mi / 2,754 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 51m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter the Dominican Republic visa-free for stays up to 30 days. A tourist card is included in the airline ticket price, so no separate purchase is needed. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. Extensions can be obtained at the migration office. Overstaying results in a fee calculated by length of the overstay, payable at the airport on departure.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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–STI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Santiago route.
Route details
Distance1,711 mi / 2,754 km
Flight time3h 51m
Time difference+1 hour
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: STI
Full nameCibao International Airport
IATA / ICAOSTI / MDST
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Passengers/yr2.2M
Elevation565 ft / 172 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to STI flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cibao International Airport take about 3h 51m gate to gate. The route covers 1,711 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IAH to STI: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 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 April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 51m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Fort Lauderdale Hollywood, Miami and Newark Liberty.
Santiago is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from STI to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 STI

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Cibao International Airport (STI) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 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 STI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to STI is about 3 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,711 miles (2,754 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Fort Lauderdale Hollywood, Miami and Newark Liberty. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.