Houston to Quito (IAH–UIO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAH Airport Page →
2,362 mi airlines charter/private 9/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 8m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: VistaJet Limited.
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UA1002
UA United
7M8
6:05 PM
CDT TE
11:25 PM
-05
5h 20m
58%
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✓
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UA1004
UA United
B38M
11:45 PM
CDT TE Red-eye
5:00 AM+1
-05
5h 15m
58%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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UA2083
UA United
B38M
12:35 AM
-05
5:50 AM
CDT
5h 15m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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UA1005
UA United
7M8
7:00 AM
-05
12:15 PM
CDT
5h 15m
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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
MIA Miami 7h 15m AAATAV → 5YAALA Miami (MIA) to Quito flights
PTY Tocumen 7h 29m CMUA → CMKLM7 Tocumen (PTY) to Quito flights
SAL San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) 8h 6m AVG6N3 → AV San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (SAL) to Quito flights
ATL Atlanta 8h 21m AFAMDL → ACDL Atlanta (ATL) to Quito flights
BOG Bogota 8h 34m AVUA → 5YACAR Bogota (BOG) to Quito flights
GUA Guatemala City 8h 48m ACUA → AC Guatemala City (GUA) to Quito flights
MEX Mexico City 9h 40m AMF9NZ → AM Mexico City (MEX) to Quito flights
SJO San José (Alajuela) 10h 25m UA → AV San José (Alajuela) (SJO) to Quito flights
ORD Chicago 10h 45m AAASAV → EKTK Chicago (ORD) to Quito flights
LIM Lima 10h 48m UA → IBJALA Lima (LIM) to Quito flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Quito
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,362 mi 5h 18m nonstop

IAH–UIO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,362 miles in approximately 5h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–UIO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 9 7M8, B38M 5h15-5h20 78% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (9 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 UIO direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to UIO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
MIA ~7h 15m PTY ~7h 29m SAL ~8h 6m ATL ~8h 21m BOG ~8h 34m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
831
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 → UIO
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Return
UIO → IAH
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
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
0h
Quito is 0 hours the same as Houston.
IAH: CDT · UIO: -05

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in Quito.
Distance & Flight Time
2,362 mi / 3,801 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 18m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Ecuador visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 12-month period. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Proof of onward travel and proof of funds may be requested at immigration. The 90-day allowance cannot be extended without applying for a different visa type.

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–UIO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Quito route.
Route details
Distance2,362 mi / 3,801 km
Flight time5h 18m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 10 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: UIO
Full nameMariscal Sucre International Airport
IATA / ICAOUIO / SEQM
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation7,841 ft / 2,390 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to UIO flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport take about 5h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 2,362 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IAH to UIO: 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 Miami, Tocumen and El Salvador.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to UIO 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.
Yes, return flights from UIO 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 UIO

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

IAH to UIO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to UIO is about 5 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,362 miles (3,801 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 19 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Miami, Tocumen and El Salvador. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.