Minneapolis to Houston (MSP–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MSP–IAH is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 1,036 miles in approximately 2h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM, KE, VS, WS | 29 | 221, 223, BCS1, BCS3 | 2h40-2h59 | SkyTeam | AM, KE, VS, WS | |
| UA United Airlines Also: NZ, VA | 28 | 320, 738, E7W | 2h51-3h01 | Star Alliance | NZ, VA | |
| AF Air France | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Houston from Minneapolis
| Metric | MSP→IAH | STC→IAH |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSP | – | 62 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 110 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 54m | 2h 19m |
| Departure OTP | 90% | – |
Travel Essentials
MSP: CDT · IAH: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Houston.
Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.
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.
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.
MSP–IAH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSP to IAH
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Air France. With 110 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSP to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSP to IAH is about 2 hours 54 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,036 miles (1,667 km). There are approximately 110 weekly flights outbound and 148 return, totaling 258 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Eppley Airfield, OKC Will Rogers World and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Saint Cloud (STC).