Minot to Houston (MOT–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA4111
UA United
E145
11:10 AM
CDT
2:25 PM
CDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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UA4110
UA United
E145
7:54 AM
CDT TB
11:40 AM
CDT
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Minot to Houston
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,301 mi 3h 15m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

MOT–IAH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,301 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MOT–IAH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 2 E145 3h15 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – UA
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, MOT to IAH direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MOT to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
312
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
MOT → IAH
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
IAH → MOT
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from Minot

Nearby airports with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Metric MOT→IAH XWA→IAH
Distance from MOT 114 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 2 1
Flight time 3h 15m 2h 36m
Airports within 200 miles of MOT with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minot, it's 6:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,301 mi / 2,094 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 15m.
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.

MOT–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minot to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,301 mi / 2,094 km
Flight time3h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: MOT
IATA / ICAOMOT / KMOT
TimezoneAmerica/North_Dakota/Beulah
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation1,716 ft / 523 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MOT to IAH flights.
Nonstop flights from Minot International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport take approximately 3h 15m. The route covers 1,301 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from MOT to IAH. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSP, DEN and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from IAH to MOT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include XWA. 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 MOT to IAH

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

MOT to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MOT to IAH ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,301 miles (2,094 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via MSP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Williston (XWA).