Houston to Calgary (IAH–YYC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
UA537
UA United
738
9:39 AM
CDT TC
1:19 PM
MDT
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1541
WS WestJet
73W
1:35 PM
CDT TA
5:02 PM
MDT
4h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1543
WS WestJet
738
6:20 PM
CDT TA
9:45 PM
MDT
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1540
WS WestJet
738
7:30 AM
MDT
12:45 PM
CDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1542
WS WestJet
73H
12:20 PM
MDT
5:30 PM
CDT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA750
UA United
738
1:23 PM
MDT
5:48 PM
CDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Houston to Calgary
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 1,748 mi 4h 25m nonstop -1h behind 70 1-stop hubs

IAH–YYC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,748 miles in approximately 4h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 70 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–YYC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 14 738, 73W 4h25-4h27 61%
UA United Airlines 7 738 4h40 61% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA, WS
73W Boeing 737-700 (Winglets) – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (14 flights/wk, 67%)
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 33%)
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 YYC direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to YYC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
70
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,815
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 → YYC
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
Arriving
95%
Return
YYC → IAH
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → YYC delays →

Other ways to reach Calgary from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Calgary International Airport.
Metric IAH→YYC HOU→YYC
Distance from IAH 24 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 21 1
Flight time 4h 25m 3h 47m
Departure OTP 61%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Calgary International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Calgary is 1 hour behind Houston.
IAH: CDT · YYC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in Calgary.
Distance & Flight Time
1,748 mi / 2,813 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 25m to 4h 40m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Canada without a visa for stays up to 6 months. No eTA is needed when arriving by air with a US passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of funds may be requested at the border.

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–YYC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Calgary route.
Route details
Distance1,748 mi / 2,813 km
Flight time4h 25m to 4h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections70 hubs
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: YYC
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to YYC flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Calgary International Airport take approximately 4h 25m to 4h 40m. The route covers 1,748 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: United Airlines and WestJet.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from IAH to YYC. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BJC, EGE, SCF, BZN, ABQ, JAC, OMA, ASE, MEM, GPT, DSM, MDW, SJC, CMH, MCI, CVG, DTW, MIA, CLT, APF, IAD, PXM, CZM, GDL, MZT, MBJ, MSP, ANC, TPA, NAS, SJU, PVR, YYT, SJD, YUL, CUN, SLC, DEN, MEX, TUS, DFW, LUX, LAS, PHX, SFO, LAX, ORD, YEG, PSP, BZE, AMS, YYZ, YVR, ATL, SAN, JFK, SEA, CDG, SNA, FLL, LHR, FRA, MCO, HNL, NRT, EWR, BNA, PUJ, LIR and PTY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Calgary is 1 hour behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from YYC to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 YYC

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and WestJet. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

IAH to YYC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to YYC ranges from 4 hours 25 minutes to 4 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,748 miles (2,813 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

70 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU).