Lake Charles to Houston (LCH–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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NZ6426+1
NZ Air New Zealand
E145
7:30 AM
CDT
8:33 AM
CDT
1h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1517+1
CM Copa
ERJ
7:30 AM
CDT
8:39 AM
CDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4819+1
UA United
E145
9:30 AM
CDT
10:39 AM
CDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4934+2
UA United
ERJ
2:00 PM
CDT
3:09 PM
CDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1513cs
CM Copa
ERJ
4:20 PM
CDT TB
5:18 PM
CDT
0h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4375+2
UA United
ERJ
4:30 PM
CDT TB
5:28 PM
CDT
0h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6123cs
EK Emirates
ERJ
8:35 PM
CDT TB
9:33 PM
CDT
0h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4985+3
UA United
ERJ
9:26 PM
CDT TB
10:13 PM
CDT
0h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Lake Charles to Houston
1 carrier, 25 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 25 Flights/wk 127 mi 1h 3m nonstop 9 1-stop hubs

LCH–IAH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 127 miles in approximately 1h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LCH–IAH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: CM, NZ 11 E145, ERJ 1h09 Star Alliance CM, NZ
Aircraft on this route
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – NZ, UA
ERJ Embraer ERJ-135/140/145 – CM, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (11 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, LCH to IAH direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
25
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LCH to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
156
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.

Other ways to reach Houston from Lake Charles

Nearby airports with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Metric LCH→IAH LFT→IAH AEX→IAH
Distance from LCH 74 mi 92 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 1
Weekly flights 25 110 14
Flight time 1h 3m 1h 8m 1h 12m
Airports within 200 miles of LCH with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lake Charles, it's 6:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
127 mi / 204 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 3m to 1h 9m.
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.

LCH–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lake Charles to Houston route.
Route details
Distance127 mi / 204 km
Flight time1h 3m to 1h 9m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights25 out / 28 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: LCH
IATA / ICAOLCH / KLCH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LCH to IAH flights.
Nonstop flights from Lake Charles Regional Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport take approximately 1h 3m to 1h 9m. The route covers 127 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 25 nonstop flights per week from LCH to IAH. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, BNA, RSW, OMA, FLL, MDW, IAD, PHL and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from IAH to LCH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LFT, AEX and BTR. 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 LCH to IAH

Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

LCH to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LCH to IAH ranges from 1 hours 3 minutes to 1 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 127 miles (204 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 53 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lafayette (LFT), Alexandria (AEX) and Baton Rouge (BTR).