Houston to Traverse City (IAH–TVC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,150 mi airlines charter/private 9/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 2h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA3989
UA United
E75L
11:55 AM
CDT TD
3:59 PM
EDT
3h 4m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5300
UA United
E7W
11:55 AM
CDT TB
3:59 PM
EDT
3h 4m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6261
UA United
E7W
11:55 AM
CDT TB
3:59 PM
EDT
3h 4m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3992
UA United
E7W
4:36 PM
EDT
7:06 PM
CDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6164
UA United
E7W
4:40 PM
EDT
7:10 PM
CDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5238
UA United
E7W
4:40 PM
EDT
7:10 PM
CDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4045
UA United
E7W
5:21 PM
EDT
7:26 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
ORD Chicago 4h 57m AAASAV AAASBA Chicago (ORD) to Traverse City flights
DTW Detroit 4h 59m AFAMDL AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 59m AAASAY AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Traverse City flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 5m AFAMDL AFDLWS Minneapolis (MSP) to Traverse City flights
DEN Denver 6h 7m ACAVEK UA Denver (DEN) to Traverse City flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 24m AAF9IB AA Charlotte (CLT) to Traverse City flights
DCA Washington 6h 42m AAEKNZ AA Washington (DCA) to Traverse City flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 43m AABAEI AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Traverse City flights
BOS Boston 7h 49m AZB6NZ AAB6DL Boston (BOS) to Traverse City flights
LGA New York 7h 56m AMDLKQ AADL New York (LGA) to Traverse City flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Houston to Traverse City
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,150 mi 3h 4m nonstop +1h ahead

IAH–TVC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,150 miles in approximately 3h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–TVC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 9 E75L, E7W 3h04 17% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (9 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAH to TVC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
3
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to TVC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,344
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAH → TVC
17%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
17%
Return
TVC → IAH
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
48%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Traverse City from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Cherry Capital Airport.
Metric IAH→TVC AUS→TVC
Distance from IAH 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 9 1
Flight time 3h 4m 2h 27m
Departure OTP 17%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Cherry Capital Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Traverse City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,150 mi / 1,851 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 4m 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.

IAH–TVC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Traverse City route.
Route details
Distance1,150 mi / 1,851 km
Flight time3h 4m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 9 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: TVC
IATA / ICAOTVC / KTVC
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation624 ft / 190 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to TVC flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cherry Capital Airport take about 3h 4m gate to gate. The route covers 1,150 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IAH to TVC: United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Dallas Fort Worth.
Traverse City is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from TVC to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AUS. 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 TVC

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAH to TVC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to TVC is about 3 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,150 miles (1,851 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).