Houston to Van Nuys (IAH–VNY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Houston to Van Nuys
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,383 mi 3h nonstop -2h behind 116 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between IAH and VNY, connecting options are available through 116 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to VNY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
116
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
776
Candidates
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Van Nuys from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Van Nuys Airport.
Metric IAH→VNY HOU→VNY AUS→VNY
Distance from IAH – 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 10 10
Weekly flights 1 1 6
Flight time 3h 3h 26m 2h 59m
Departure OTP 90% – –
Houston (HOU) to Van Nuys flights · Austin (AUS) to Van Nuys flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Van Nuys Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Van Nuys is 2 hours behind Houston.
IAH: CDT · VNY: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 4:00 PM in Van Nuys.
Distance & Flight Time
1,383 mi / 2,225 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m.
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–VNY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Van Nuys route.
Route details
Distance1,383 mi / 2,225 km
Flight time3h
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections116 hubs
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: VNY
Full nameVan Nuys Airport
IATA / ICAOVNY / KVNY
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation802 ft / 244 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to VNY flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Van Nuys Airport take approximately 3h. The route covers 1,383 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from IAH to VNY. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AMA, OKC, SBD, SCF, DAL, SAN, SBA, SBP, PHX, FAT, GYR, TEX, ELP, TUS, LAS, MRY, PSP, PVU, APC, AUS, RIL, APA, MFE, MTJ, CCR, LAX, BJC, OAK, SLC, EGE, SJD, CPR, CXO, DEN, ASE, SMF, GJT, ICT, DFW, PVR, OMA, SFO, GRR, SUS, BZN, BFI, SJC, PDX, TVC, SBN, PWK, MCI, HSV, SDF, MSY, ZLO, BNA, IND, MDW, CPS, PNS, MSP, CVG, PDK, CMH, TYS, DET, JAX, ORD, DTW, MKE, TPA, PIE, ISM, YVR, MCO, JAC, APF, RSW, SAV, BCT, INT, YYZ, CHS, CLT, BZE, RDU, SEA, PBI, NAS, PIT, IAD, TEB, PHL, BWI, HPN, GCM, MIA, ACK, BED, YUL, LGA, BOS, YQB, JFK, PLS, SJU, HNL, RNO, FLL, ONT, MXP, STL, HCR, NEW and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Van Nuys is 2 hours behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from VNY to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU and AUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 VNY

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAH to VNY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to VNY ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,383 miles (2,225 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

116 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via AMA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).