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

IAH Airport Page →
1,748 mi airlines charter/private 46/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 15 flights Verified 35m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WS1541+4
WS WestJet
73W
6:30 AM
CDT TD
9:50 AM
MDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DE5772cs
DE Condor
7M8
6:30 AM
CDT TD
9:50 AM
MDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DE5733
DE Condor
B38M
6:30 AM
CDT TD
9:50 AM
MDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DE5700cs
DE Condor
73W
6:30 AM
CDT TE
9:50 AM
MDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM7152cs
AM Aeromexi
73W
6:30 AM
CDT TE
9:50 AM
MDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA537+2
UA United
319
9:39 AM
CDT TC
12:54 PM
MDT
4h 15m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1543+1
WS WestJet
73W
2:50 PM
CDT TD
6:10 PM
MDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2188cs
AV avianca
320
7:50 PM
CDT TE
11:15 PM
MDT
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA738+1
UA United
319
7:50 PM
CDT TE
11:15 PM
MDT
4h 25m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2472+1
UA United
319
8:00 AM
MDT
1:18 PM
CDT
4h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2189cs
AV avianca
320
8:00 AM
MDT
1:18 PM
CDT
4h 18m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1540+1
WS WestJet
B38M
8:45 AM
MDT
1:55 PM
CDT
4h 10m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA750+2
UA United
319
1:56 PM
MDT
7:10 PM
CDT
4h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DE5740cs
DE Condor
737
5:30 PM
MDT
10:40 PM
CDT
4h 10m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1542+3
WS WestJet
73W
8:26 PM
MDT
1:19 AM+1
CDT
3h 53m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
DEN Denver 5h 53m ACAVEK UAWS Denver (DEN) to Calgary flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 14m AAASAY AAAYIB Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Calgary flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 41m AFAMDL AFDLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Calgary flights
YEG Edmonton 6h 55m ACAVUA 4NACCWA Edmonton (YEG) to Calgary flights
SEA Seattle 7h 7m ASBRJL ASAYEK Seattle (SEA) to Calgary flights
YVR Vancouver 7h 12m ACAVUA ACAFAI Vancouver (YVR) to Calgary flights
AUS Austin 7h 17m ACCMNH WS Austin (AUS) to Calgary flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 35m AAAFAS AMCIDE Los Angeles (LAX) to Calgary flights
ORD Chicago 7h 36m AAASAV AAACAV Chicago (ORD) to Calgary flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 58m AAF9QR DEWS Phoenix (PHX) to Calgary flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Calgary
2 carriers, 46 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,748 mi 4h 20m nonstop -1h behind

IAH–YYC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,748 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–YYC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AV 14 319 4h15-4h25 79% Star Alliance AV
WS WestJet Also: AM, DE 14 73W 4h20 79% AM, DE
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
320 Airbus A320 – AV
73W Boeing 737-700 (Winglets) – AM, DE, WS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – DE
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – DE
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: WS (14 flights/wk, 50%)
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
8
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
46
Outbound / wk
36
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to YYC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,058
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
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
66%
Return
YYC → IAH
46%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
46%
Arriving
50%
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 AUS→YYC
Distance from IAH 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 5
Weekly flights 46 2
Flight time 4h 20m 4h 7m 4h 10m
Departure OTP 79%
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 20m gate to gate.
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 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights46 out / 36 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 4h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 1,748 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from IAH to YYC: United Airlines and WestJet.
This route has frequent 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 Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
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 and AUS. 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 46 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAH to YYC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to YYC is about 4 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,748 miles (2,813 km). There are approximately 46 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 82 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).