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

ONT Airport Page →
1,331 mi airlines 16/wk
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F93132
F9 Frontier
321
8:26 AM
PDT
1:46 PM
CDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1936
UA United
739
8:30 AM
PDT T2
1:36 PM
CDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1563
UA United
739
2:13 AM
CDT TC
3:17 AM
PDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA564
UA United
739
4:20 PM
CDT TC
6:07 PM
PDT
3h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F93131
F9 Frontier
32N
7:19 PM
CDT TA
9:04 PM
PDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Ontario to Houston
2 carriers, 16 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 16 Flights/wk 1,331 mi 2h 49m nonstop +2h ahead 34 1-stop hubs

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 2h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ONT–IAH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
F9 Frontier 7 321 3h20 70%
UA United Airlines 7 739 3h06 70% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – F9
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 50%)
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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ONT to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,862
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
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
46%
Return
IAH → ONT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
40%
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 1 2
Weekly flights 16 2 35
Flight time 2h 49m 2h 45m 3h
Departure OTP 70%
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 2h 49m to 3h 20m.
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 time2h 49m to 3h 20m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights16 out / 18 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: ONT
IATA / ICAOONT / KONT
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr7.0M
Elevation944 ft / 288 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
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 approximately 2h 49m to 3h 20m. The route covers 1,331 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier and United Airlines.
There are approximately 16 nonstop flights per week from ONT to IAH. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PSP, PVU, ILN, SDF, OKC, MLM, FLL, CVG, EWR, MDW, GDL, ANC, SAL, SLC, PDX, OGG, PHX, DEN, CLT, DFW, ORD, LAS, ATL, SFO, SMF, SEA, HNL, BWI, AUS, BNA, HOU, SJD, DAL and TPE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 LAX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ONT to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ONT to IAH ranges from 2 hours 49 minutes to 3 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,331 miles (2,142 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PSP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Bernardino (SBD), Santa Ana (SNA) and Los Angeles (LAX).