Ontario to Houston (ONT–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,331 mi airlines charter/private 29/wk
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✈ Nonstop
UA1936
UA United
739
6:34 AM
PDT T2
11:36 AM
CDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3935
UA United
7:22 AM
PDT
12:54 PM
CDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F93132+1
F9 Frontier
32Q
6:29 PM
PDT
11:28 PM
CDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F92412+1
F9 Frontier
321
6:44 PM
PDT
11:38 PM
CDT
2h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y42877cs
Y4 Volaris
321
8:06 PM
PDT
1:25 AM+1
CDT
3h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y42524cs
Y4 Volaris
321
6:00 AM
CDT TA
7:35 AM
PDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F93131+2
F9 Frontier
A20N
5:38 PM
CDT TA
7:20 PM
PDT
3h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1563+1
UA United
739
9:15 PM
CDT TC
10:36 PM
PDT
3h 21m
46%
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 10 hubs
AUS Austin 4h 46m WN ACCMEK Austin (AUS) to Houston flights
PHX Phoenix 4h 48m AAPDWN AAF9NZ Phoenix (PHX) to Houston flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 4m F9WNY4 F9NKUA Las Vegas (LAS) to Houston flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 6m AABAF9 AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston flights
DEN Denver 5h 34m ACF9G6 ACAVEK Denver (DEN) to Houston flights
SJC San Jose 5h 49m WN UA San Jose (SJC) to Houston flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 49m AFAMDL DLKENZ Salt Lake City (SLC) to Houston flights
GDL Guadalajara 6h 20m F9Y4 ACCVF9 Guadalajara (GDL) to Houston flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 30m ACCMF9 EKNHNZ San Francisco (SFO) to Houston flights
BNA Nashville 7h 9m WN CMEKNH Nashville (BNA) to Houston flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Ontario to Houston
2 carriers, 29 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,331 mi 3h 19m nonstop +2h ahead

ONT–IAH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Frontier and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,331 miles in approximately 3h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ONT–IAH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
F9 Frontier Also: Y4 14 321, 32Q 2h54-2h59 81% Y4
UA United Airlines 8 739 3h02-3h32 81% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – F9, Y4
32Q Airbus A321neo – F9
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 (14 flights/wk, 64%)
Star Alliance: UA (8 flights/wk, 36%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ONT to IAH direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
23
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ONT to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,951
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
ONT → IAH
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Arriving
75%
Return
IAH → ONT
41%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
41%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ONT delays → IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from Ontario

Nearby airports with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Metric ONT→IAH SBD→IAH SNA→IAH
Distance from ONT 21 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 2
Weekly flights 29 2 29
Flight time 3h 19m 2h 58m 3h 2m
Departure OTP 81%
Airports within 200 miles of ONT with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Houston is 2 hours ahead of Ontario.
ONT: PDT · IAH: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ontario, it's 8:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,331 mi / 2,142 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 19m 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.

ONT–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ontario to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,331 mi / 2,142 km
Flight time3h 19m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights29 out / 23 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ONT
IATA / ICAOONT / KONT
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr7.0M
Elevation944 ft / 288 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ONT to IAH flights.
Nonstop flights from Ontario International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport take about 3h 19m gate to gate. The route covers 1,331 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from ONT to IAH: Frontier and United 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. Common connecting points include Austin Bergstrom, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Harry Reid.
Houston is 2 hours ahead of Ontario.
Yes, return flights from IAH to ONT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SBD, SNA and BUR. 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 ONT to IAH

Ontario International Airport (ONT) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier and United Airlines. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ONT to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ONT to IAH is about 3 hours 19 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,331 miles (2,142 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 52 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Austin Bergstrom, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Bernardino (SBD), Santa Ana (SNA) and Burbank (BUR).