Oklahoma City to Houston (OKC–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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OKC–IAH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 396 miles in approximately 1h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, CM, EK, NH, NZ | 97 | 319, 739, E145, E75L, E7W, ERJ | 1h27-1h50 | Star Alliance | AC, CM, EK, NH, NZ | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Houston from Oklahoma City
| Metric | OKC→IAH | SWO→IAH | TUL→IAH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from OKC | – | 60 mi | 111 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 147 | – | 104 |
| Flight time | 1h 36m | 1h 30m | 1h 35m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
OKC: CDT · IAH: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Oklahoma City, it's 6:00 PM in Houston.
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.
OKC–IAH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from OKC to IAH
OKC Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 147 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
OKC to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from OKC to IAH is about 1 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 396 miles (637 km). There are approximately 147 weekly flights outbound and 155 return, totaling 302 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Austin Bergstrom and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Stillwater (SWO), Tulsa (TUL) and Wichita (ICT).