Kirksville to Houston (IRK–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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716 mi airlines charter/private ~2/wk
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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.

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Kirksville to Houston
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
716 mi 1h 41m nonstop

IRK–IAH has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IRK to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
128
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
IRK → IAH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
IAH → IRK
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from Kirksville

Nearby airports with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Metric IRK→IAH DSM→IAH MCI→IAH
Distance from IRK 115 mi 128 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 4
Weekly flights ~2 29 63
Flight time 1h 41m 2h 10m 2h 8m
Airports within 200 miles of IRK with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Houston is 0 hours the same as Kirksville.
IRK: CDT · IAH: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kirksville, it's 6:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
716 mi / 1,152 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 41m gate to gate.
Getting from IAH

No direct rail from IAH. The METRO bus 102 (IAH Express) runs to downtown Houston's transit center (60–90 min, $1.25). Taxis to downtown Houston cost $50–70. Ride-hails pick up at the designated Rideshare zones outside baggage claim on the lower level.IAH has five terminals (A–E) connected by an underground tunnel with trams. Terminal D handles international arrivals. Rental car agencies are in a consolidated facility adjacent to Terminal C; a free IAH Connector bus runs between terminals and the rental car center. The Galleria / Uptown area costs $35–50 by ride-hail.

Houston Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot, humid, and wet for much of the year. Summers are brutal (33–38°C) with high humidity and near-daily afternoon thunderstorms. Severe storms with hail and high winds regularly cause ground stops from April through September. Houston's flooding risk is significant. Heavy rain events, including tropical system remnants, have flooded airport roads, cutting off surface access even when the airport itself remains operational.

Winters are mild (5–18°C) with occasional ice storms. These are rare but highly disruptive when they occur. Hurricane season (June–November) requires monitoring for Gulf storms. October through March has the best flying weather.

IRK–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kirksville to Houston route.
Route details
Distance716 mi / 1,152 km
Flight time1h 41m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~2 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IRK
IATA / ICAOIRK / KIRK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation966 ft / 294 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IRK to IAH flights.
Nonstop flights from Kirksville Regional Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport take about 1h 41m gate to gate. The route covers 716 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare.
Nearby alternatives include DSM, MCI and STL. 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 IRK to IAH

Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IRK to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IRK to IAH is about 1 hours 41 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 716 miles (1,152 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Des Moines (DSM), Kansas City (MCI) and St Louis (STL).