Houston to Williston (IAH–XWA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 4 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 5h 37m AFAMDL → DLOO Minneapolis (MSP) to Williston flights
DEN Denver 5h 39m ACAVEK → UA Denver (DEN) to Williston flights
MAF Midland ~5h 38m ACCMEK → CON Midland (MAF) to Williston flights
ORD Chicago ~7h 22m AAASAV → Chicago (ORD) to Williston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Houston to Williston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,339 mi 3h 8m nonstop

IAH–XWA had nonstop service, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,339 miles in 3h 8m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAH–XWA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CON CON 1 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: CON (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to XWA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
MSP ~5h 37m MAF ~5h 38m DEN ~5h 39m ORD ~7h 22m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
213
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 → XWA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
XWA → IAH
98%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
98%
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
Williston is 0 hours the same as Houston.
IAH: CDT · XWA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in Williston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,339 mi / 2,155 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 8m 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–XWA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Williston route.
Route details
Distance1,339 mi / 2,155 km
Flight time3h 8m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: XWA
Full nameWilliston Basin International Airport
IATA / ICAOXWA / KXWA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation2,344 ft / 714 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to XWA flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Williston Basin International Airport take about 3h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 1,339 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IAH to XWA. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 8m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Denver.
Yes, return flights from XWA 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 XWA

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

IAH to XWA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to XWA is about 3 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,339 miles (2,155 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.