Meridian to Houston (MEI–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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422 mi airlines 31/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 2h ago
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UA5131
UA United
CRJ
8:15 AM
EDT
10:00 AM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6461
EK Emirates
CR2
8:15 AM
EDT
10:03 AM
CDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5063
UA United
CRJ
8:15 AM
EDT
10:03 AM
CDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6076
UA United
CRJ
1:30 PM
EDT
3:18 PM
CDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5133
UA United
CRJ
1:45 PM
EDT
3:30 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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UA5088
UA United
CRJ
10:43 AM
CDT TB
12:13 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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UA5068
UA United
CRJ
5:05 PM
CDT TB
6:39 PM
EDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Meridian to Houston
3 carriers, 31 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 31 Flights/wk 422 mi 1h 45m nonstop -1h behind 1 1-stop hubs

MEI–IAH is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Emirates and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 422 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEI–IAH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 24 CRJ 1h45-1h48 Star Alliance
EK Emirates 7 CR2 1h48
OO SkyWest Airlines 0
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – EK
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (24 flights/wk, 77%)
Unaffiliated: EK + OO (7 flights/wk, 23%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MEI to IAH direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
31
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEI to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~26h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
MEI → IAH
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
Return
IAH → MEI
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from Meridian

Nearby airports with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Metric MEI→IAH PIB→IAH JAN→IAH
Distance from MEI 69 mi 77 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 3
Weekly flights 31 24 77
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 37m 1h 37m
Airports within 200 miles of MEI with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Meridian, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
422 mi / 679 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m to 1h 48m.
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.

MEI–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Meridian to Houston route.
Route details
Distance422 mi / 679 km
Flight time1h 45m to 1h 48m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights31 out / 12 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: MEI
IATA / ICAOMEI / KMEI
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation297 ft / 91 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEI to IAH flights.
Nonstop flights from Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport take approximately 1h 45m to 1h 48m. The route covers 422 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Emirates, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 31 nonstop flights per week from MEI to IAH. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 1 hour behind Meridian.
Yes, return flights from IAH to MEI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PIB, JAN and MOB. 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 MEI to IAH

Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. With 31 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MEI to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEI to IAH ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes to 1 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 422 miles (679 km). There are approximately 31 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 26 hours via DAL. Nearby alternative airports include Moselle (PIB), Jackson (JAN) and Mobile (MOB).