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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA5088+2
UA United
CR2
8:20 AM
CDT
10:00 AM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6461cs
EK Emirates
CRJ
8:20 AM
CDT
10:00 AM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6066
UA United
CRJ
11:53 AM
CDT
1:33 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5086
UA United
CR2
1:45 PM
CDT
3:25 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5058
UA United
CRJ
9:45 AM
CDT TB
11:18 AM
CDT
1h 33m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5086
UA United
CR2
10:40 AM
CDT TB
12:15 PM
CDT
1h 35m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6445cs
EK Emirates
CRJ
5:05 PM
CDT TB
6:37 PM
CDT
1h 32m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5068+1
UA United
CR2
6:25 PM
CDT TB
7:52 PM
CDT
1h 27m
34%
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 1 hub
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Meridian to Houston
2 carriers, 24 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 422 mi 1h 40m nonstop

MEI–IAH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 422 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 Also: EK 17 CR2, CRJ 1h40 Star Alliance EK
OO SkyWest Airlines 0
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – EK, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (17 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: OO (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
4
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
24
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEI to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~7h
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
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
Return
IAH → MEI
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
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 2 2 5
Weekly flights 24 19 89
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 30m 1h 14m
Airports within 200 miles of MEI with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Meridian, it's 6:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
422 mi / 679 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m 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.

MEI–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Meridian to Houston route.
Route details
Distance422 mi / 679 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights24 out / 24 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MEI
IATA / ICAOMEI / KMEI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation297 ft / 91 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 1h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 422 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MEI to IAH: United Airlines and SkyWest 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.
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 United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MEI to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEI to IAH is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 422 miles (679 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Moselle (PIB), Jackson (JAN) and Mobile (MOB).