Medellín to Houston (MDE–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA1676
UA United
B38M
9:45 AM
-05
2:43 PM
CDT
4h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1675
UA United
7M8
5:20 PM
CDT TE
9:46 PM
-05
4h 26m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SAL San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) 6h 55m AV ACAVN3 San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (SAL) to Houston flights
BOG Bogota 7h 4m ACARAV AVUA Bogota (BOG) to Houston flights
MIA Miami 7h 8m AAAVAZ 5Y7LAA Miami (MIA) to Houston flights
PTY Tocumen 7h 14m CMKL CMUA Tocumen (PTY) to Houston flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 25m AVB6NK ADAVEK Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Houston flights
AUA Oranjestad 7h 34m P5 UA Oranjestad (AUA) to Houston flights
CUN Cancún 7h 35m AVVB F9NHNK Cancún (CUN) to Houston flights
MCO Orlando 8h 18m AVNK F9NHNK Orlando (MCO) to Houston flights
MEX Mexico City 8h 50m AMAVWS AMF9NH Mexico City (MEX) to Houston flights
PUJ Punta Cana 9h 49m AVJAP5 UA Punta Cana (PUJ) to Houston flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Medellín to Houston
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,094 mi 4h 58m nonstop

MDE–IAH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,094 miles in approximately 4h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDE–IAH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 B38M 4h58 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 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, MDE to IAH direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDE to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,014
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
MDE → IAH
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
69%
Return
IAH → MDE
30%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
30%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from Medellín

Nearby airports with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Metric MDE→IAH BOG→IAH
Distance from MDE 134 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 7 21
Flight time 4h 58m 5h 9m
Airports within 200 miles of MDE with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Houston is 0 hours the same as Medellín.
MDE: -05 · IAH: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Medellín, it's 6:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
2,094 mi / 3,370 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 58m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Colombian passport holders require a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa must be obtained in advance through a US embassy or consulate, with an in-person interview required. The application fee is US $185. Most Colombian travelers receive a 10-year multiple-entry visa, with each stay limited to a maximum of 180 days as determined by the immigration officer at the port of entry.

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.

MDE–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Medellín to Houston route.
Route details
Distance2,094 mi / 3,370 km
Flight time4h 58m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDE
IATA / ICAOMDE / SKRG
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Passengers/yr12.0M
Elevation6,955 ft / 2,120 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDE to IAH flights.
Nonstop flights from Jose Maria Córdova International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport take about 4h 58m gate to gate. The route covers 2,094 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MDE to IAH: United Airlines.
This route has 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 El Salvador, El Dorado and Miami.
Yes, return flights from IAH to MDE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BOG. 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 MDE to IAH

Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MDE to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDE to IAH is about 4 hours 58 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,094 miles (3,370 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via El Salvador, El Dorado and Miami. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bogota (BOG).