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

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1,331 mi airlines charter/private 24/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA1936
UA United
739
5:45 AM
PDT T2
11:04 AM
CDT
3h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1181
UA United
739
9:15 AM
PDT T2
2:30 PM
CDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F92412+1
F9 Frontier
A21N
9:32 AM
PDT
2:52 PM
CDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y42877cs
Y4 Volaris
32N
9:32 AM
PDT
2:52 PM
CDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F93131+2
F9 Frontier
A20N
6:10 AM
CDT TA
7:32 AM
PDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y42524cs
Y4 Volaris
A20N
6:10 AM
CDT TA
7:32 AM
PDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA758
UA United
739
4:47 PM
CDT TC
6:12 PM
PDT
3h 25m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1563+1
UA United
739
8:31 PM
CDT TC
9:55 PM
PDT
3h 24m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 50m AAPDWN AAF9NZ Phoenix (PHX) to Houston flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 4m EJAF9WN F9NKUA Las Vegas (LAS) to Houston flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 13m AABAF9 AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston flights
DEN Denver 5h 33m ACF9UA ACAVEK Denver (DEN) to Houston flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 8m AFAMDL DLKENZ Salt Lake City (SLC) to Houston flights
SMF Sacramento 6h 11m WN UAVA Sacramento (SMF) to Houston flights
SJC San Jose 6h 13m WN UA San Jose (SJC) to Houston flights
GDL Guadalajara 6h 17m F9Y4 ACCVF9 Guadalajara (GDL) to Houston flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 26m ACCMF9 EKNHNZ San Francisco (SFO) to Houston flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Ontario to Houston
2 carriers, 24 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,331 mi 3h 19m nonstop +2h ahead

ONT–IAH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Frontier 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
UA United Airlines 8 739 3h15-3h19 63% Star Alliance
F9 Frontier Also: Y4 7 A21N 3h20 63% Y4
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – Y4
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
A21N Airbus A321neo – F9
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (8 flights/wk, 53%)
Unaffiliated: F9 (7 flights/wk, 47%)
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
3
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ONT to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,845
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
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
60%
Return
IAH → ONT
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Arriving
79%
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 3
Weekly flights 24 2 29
Flight time 3h 19m 2h 58m 3h 6m
Departure OTP 63%
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 flights24 out / 22 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: United Airlines and Frontier.
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 LGB. 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 United Airlines and Frontier. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well 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 24 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 46 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 Long Beach (LGB).