Houston to Tulsa (IAH–TUL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
IAH–TUL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 430 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: CM, EK, NZ | 61 | CRJ, E145, E75L, E7W | 1h33-1h43 | Star Alliance | CM, EK, NZ |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Tulsa from Houston
| Metric | IAH→TUL | HOU→TUL | CLL→TUL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAH | – | 24 mi | 74 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 109 | 11 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 1h 21m | 0h 52m |
| Departure OTP | 90% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
IAH: CDT · TUL: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in Tulsa.
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.
IAH–TUL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAH to TUL
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Tulsa International Airport (TUL) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 109 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IAH to TUL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAH to TUL is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 430 miles (693 km). There are approximately 109 weekly flights outbound and 104 return, totaling 213 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Austin Bergstrom, Dallas Fort Worth and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU), College Station (CLL) and Beaumont/Port Arthur (BPT).