Lake City to Houston (LCQ–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA3897
UA United
12:20 AM
EDT
1:29 AM
CDT
2h 9m
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UA3871
UA United
1:21 AM
EDT
2:35 AM
CDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
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UA3896
UA United
8:48 PM
CDT
11:51 PM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Lake City to Houston
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 763 mi 2h 9m nonstop -1h behind 4 1-stop hubs

LCQ–IAH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 763 miles in approximately 2h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LCQ–IAH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 2 2h09-2h14 Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (2 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, LCQ to IAH direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LCQ to IAH.
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One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
0
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
LCQ → IAH
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
Return
IAH → LCQ
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from Lake City

Nearby airports with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Metric LCQ→IAH JAX→IAH MCO→IAH
Distance from LCQ 57 mi 143 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 5
Weekly flights 2 50 125
Flight time 2h 9m 2h 27m 2h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of LCQ with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Houston is 1 hour behind Lake City.
LCQ: EDT · IAH: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lake City, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
763 mi / 1,228 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 9m to 2h 14m.
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.

LCQ–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lake City to Houston route.
Route details
Distance763 mi / 1,228 km
Flight time2h 9m to 2h 14m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: LCQ
IATA / ICAOLCQ / KLCQ
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Elevation201 ft / 61 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LCQ to IAH flights.
Nonstop flights from Lake City Gateway Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport take approximately 2h 9m to 2h 14m. The route covers 763 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from LCQ to IAH. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FLL, ORD, EWR and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 1 hour behind Lake City.
Yes, return flights from IAH to LCQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JAX and MCO. 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 LCQ to IAH

Lake City Gateway Airport (LCQ) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LCQ to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LCQ to IAH ranges from 2 hours 9 minutes to 2 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 763 miles (1,228 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via FLL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jacksonville (JAX) and Orlando (MCO).