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

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2,362 mi airlines charter/private 12/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 30m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: VistaJet Limited.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA1002
UA United
B38M
7:42 PM
CDT TE
12:44 AM+1
-05
5h 2m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1004
UA United
7M8
11:45 PM
CDT TE
5:00 AM+1
-05
5h 15m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2083
UA United
7M8
1:10 AM
-05
6:25 AM
CDT
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1005
UA United
7M8
7:25 AM
-05
12:40 PM
CDT
5h 15m
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
SAL San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) 7h 20m AVG6N3 AV San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (SAL) to Quito flights
PTY Tocumen 7h 28m CMUA CMKLM7 Tocumen (PTY) to Quito flights
MIA Miami 7h 46m AAATAV 5YAAEK Miami (MIA) to Quito flights
BOG Bogota 8h 34m AVUA 5YACAV Bogota (BOG) to Quito flights
GUA Guatemala City 8h 42m ACUA AC Guatemala City (GUA) to Quito flights
ATL Atlanta 9h 10m AFAMDL ACDL Atlanta (ATL) to Quito flights
MEX Mexico City 9h 29m AMF9NZ AM Mexico City (MEX) to Quito flights
SJO San José (Alajuela) 9h 58m ACUA AV San José (Alajuela) (SJO) to Quito flights
ORD Chicago 10h 25m AAASAV TK Chicago (ORD) to Quito flights
LIM Lima 10h 56m UA IBJALA Lima (LIM) to Quito flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Houston to Quito
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,362 mi 5h 9m 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 9m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 12 7M8, B38M 5h02-5h15 62% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (12 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 UIO direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to UIO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
872
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 → UIO
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Return
UIO → IAH
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

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 9m 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.

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–UIO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Quito route.
Route details
Distance2,362 mi / 3,801 km
Flight time5h 9m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights12 out / 12 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: UIO
IATA / ICAOUIO / SEQM
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation7,841 ft / 2,390 m

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 9m 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 El Salvador, Tocumen and Miami.
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 12 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 9 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,362 miles (3,801 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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