Houston to Syracuse (IAH–SYR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAH Airport Page →
1,395 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 21 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: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 5h 13m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Syracuse flights
DTW Detroit 5h 14m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Syracuse flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 25m AAEJAF9 → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Syracuse flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 31m AAASAY → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Syracuse flights
DCA Washington 5h 32m AAEKNZ → AA Washington (DCA) to Syracuse flights
IAD Dulles 5h 44m AVAZCA → AVOSSN Dulles (IAD) to Syracuse flights
ORD Chicago 5h 44m AAASAV → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Syracuse flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 44m AABAEI → AAQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Syracuse flights
LGA New York 5h 48m AMDLKQ → DL New York (LGA) to Syracuse flights
BNA Nashville 6h 4m CMNZUA → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Syracuse flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Syracuse
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,395 mi 3h 22m nonstop +1h ahead

IAH–SYR had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in June 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 1,395 miles in 3h 22m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps IAH Routes SYR Routes IAH Live Flights SYR Live Flights IAH Delays SYR Delays
All flights from Syracuse (SYR) Syracuse to Houston flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAH–SYR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 80% 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 SYR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
ATL ~5h 13m DTW ~5h 14m CLT ~5h 25m DFW ~5h 31m DCA ~5h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,785
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 → SYR
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
100%
Return
SYR → IAH
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → SYR delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Syracuse from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Syracuse Hancock International Airport.
Metric IAH→SYR HOU→SYR
Distance from IAH – 24 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 3h 22m 3h 22m
Departure OTP 80% –
Houston (HOU) to Syracuse flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Syracuse Hancock International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Syracuse.
Distance & Flight Time
1,395 mi / 2,245 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 22m 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–SYR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Syracuse route.
Route details
Distance1,395 mi / 2,245 km
Flight time3h 22m
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: SYR
Full nameSyracuse Hancock International Airport
IATA / ICAOSYR / KSYR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation421 ft / 128 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to SYR flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport take about 3h 22m gate to gate. The route covers 1,395 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IAH to SYR: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 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 June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 22m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Charlotte Douglas.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SYR 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.
Syracuse is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from SYR to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU. 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 SYR

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in June 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 SYR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to SYR is about 3 hours 22 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,395 miles (2,245 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU).