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

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UA5300
UA United
E75L
11:55 AM
CDT TB
4:07 PM
EDT
3h 12m
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UA4048
Starts Sep 26
UA United
E7W
11:55 AM
CDT TB
4:07 PM
EDT
3h 12m
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UA4078
Starts Sep 26
UA United
E7W
4:48 PM
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UA6034
UA United
E75L
5:38 PM
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No flights match your filters.

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
DTW Detroit 4h 46m AFAMDL → AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City flights
ORD Chicago 5h 6m AAASAV → AAASBA Chicago (ORD) to Traverse City flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 10m AAASAY → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Traverse City flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 46m AFAMDL → DL Minneapolis (MSP) to Traverse City flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 49m AAEJAF9 → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Traverse City flights
DEN Denver 6h 8m 8CACAV → UA Denver (DEN) to Traverse City flights
BOS Boston 13h 22m AZB6NZ → B6 Boston (BOS) to Traverse City flights
DCA Washington 16h 21m AAEKNZ → AA Washington (DCA) to Traverse City flights
ATL Atlanta ~6h 20m AFAMDL → DL Atlanta (ATL) to Traverse City flights
PHL Philadelphia ~7h 14m AABAEI → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Traverse City flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Traverse City
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,150 mi 3h 12m 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 12m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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

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 4 E75L, E7W 3h12 100% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAH to TVC direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to TVC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
DTW ~4h 46m ORD ~5h 6m DFW ~5h 10m MSP ~5h 46m CLT ~5h 49m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,168
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 → TVC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
TVC → IAH
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →
Alternatives

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 4 1
Flight time 3h 12m 2h 33m
Departure OTP 100% –
Austin (AUS) to Traverse City flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Cherry Capital Airport.
Know before you go

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 12m 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–TVC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Traverse City route.
Route details
Distance1,150 mi / 1,851 km
Flight time3h 12m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: TVC
Full nameCherry Capital Airport
IATA / ICAOTVC / KTVC
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation624 ft / 190 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to TVC flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cherry Capital Airport take about 3h 12m gate to gate. The route covers 1,150 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IAH to TVC: United Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to TVC 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.
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 4 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 12 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,150 miles (1,851 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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