Houston to Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers (IAH–XNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA4278
UA United
ERJ
9:30 AM
CDT TB
11:08 AM
EDT
1h 38m
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UA4326
UA United
ERJ
9:30 AM
CDT TB
11:11 AM
EDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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UA4288
UA United
E145
2:28 PM
CDT TB
4:09 PM
EDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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UA4062
UA United
E7W
2:28 PM
CDT TB
4:08 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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CM1753
CM Copa
ERJ
2:28 PM
CDT TA
4:09 PM
EDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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UA5753
UA United
E7W
2:30 PM
CDT TB
4:14 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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UA554
UA United
73G
2:34 PM
CDT TC
4:16 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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UA3263
UA United
2:49 PM
CDT
4:17 PM
EDT
0h 28m
M T W T F S S
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CM1754
CM Copa
ERJ
4:35 PM
CDT TB
6:19 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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UA4255
UA United
ERJ
4:35 PM
CDT TB
6:19 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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UA4811
UA United
ERJ
4:35 PM
CDT TB
6:19 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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UA4238
UA United
ERJ
6:11 PM
CDT TB
7:48 PM
EDT
0h 37m
M T W T F S S
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UA6308
UA United
E7W
8:03 PM
CDT TB
9:49 PM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
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CM1755
CM Copa
E7W
8:03 PM
CDT TB
9:49 PM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
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AC4784
AC Air Canada
E7W
6:11 AM
EDT
8:15 AM
CDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
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UA4051
UA United
E7W
6:30 AM
EDT
8:28 AM
CDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
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UA6282
UA United
E75L
6:30 AM
EDT
8:32 AM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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CM1758
CM Copa
E7W
6:30 AM
EDT
8:32 AM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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UA4937
UA United
E145
9:00 AM
EDT
11:04 AM
CDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
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CM1760
CM Copa
E145
9:00 AM
EDT
11:04 AM
CDT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
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CM1759
CM Copa
E145
11:46 AM
EDT
1:40 PM
CDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
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UA4376
UA United
ERJ
3:29 PM
EDT
5:12 PM
CDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
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UA4283
UA United
E145
4:45 PM
EDT
6:39 PM
CDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
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UA5904
UA United
E7W
5:07 PM
EDT
7:02 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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UA6290
UA United
E7W
5:08 PM
EDT
7:10 PM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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UA1449
UA United
73G
5:12 PM
EDT
7:07 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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Houston to Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers
2 carriers, 71 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 71 Flights/wk 439 mi 0h 28m nonstop +1h ahead 26 1-stop hubs

IAH–XNA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 439 miles in approximately 0h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–XNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 50 73G, E145, E7W, ERJ 0h28-1h46 84% Star Alliance
CM Copa Airlines 21 E7W, ERJ 1h41-1h46 84% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
73G Boeing 737-700 – UA
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – CM, UA
ERJ Embraer ERJ-135/140/145 – CM, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM + UA (71 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 XNA direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
14
Nonstop flights
71
Outbound / wk
67
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to XNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,765
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 → XNA
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
58%
Return
XNA → IAH
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → XNA delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
IAH: CDT · XNA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers.
Distance & Flight Time
439 mi / 707 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 28m to 1h 46m.
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–XNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers route.
Route details
Distance439 mi / 707 km
Flight time0h 28m to 1h 46m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights71 out / 67 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: XNA
IATA / ICAOXNA / KXNA
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr2.2M
Elevation1,287 ft / 392 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to XNA flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Northwest Arkansas National Airport take approximately 0h 28m to 1h 46m. The route covers 439 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Copa Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 71 nonstop flights per week from IAH to XNA. The return direction has about 67 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TUL, IAD, SFB, SAN, BNA, SLC, CVG, DTW, ATL, DFW, MIA, DEN, PNS, ORD, LAS, MSY, LAX, TPA, PHX, LGA, CLT, PHL, MSP, FLL, DAL and DCA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from XNA 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 XNA

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With 71 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAH to XNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to XNA ranges from 0 hours 28 minutes to 1 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 439 miles (707 km). There are approximately 71 weekly flights outbound and 67 return, totaling 138 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.