West Palm Beach to Houston (PBI–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA366
UA United
738
6:15 AM
EDT
8:15 AM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2035
UA United
320
6:15 AM
EDT
8:16 AM
CDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
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UA1752
UA United
739
5:03 PM
EDT
7:07 PM
CDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
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UA2275
UA United
7M8
6:26 PM
EDT
8:06 PM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1345
UA United
739
12:20 PM
CDT TC
3:57 PM
EDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
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UA2034
UA United
B38M
12:20 PM
CDT TE
3:57 PM
EDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
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EK6003
EK Emirates
7M8
6:50 PM
CDT TC
10:28 PM
EDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
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UA2237
UA United
7M8
6:50 PM
CDT TC
10:28 PM
EDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
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UA2492
UA United
7M8
6:50 PM
CDT TC
10:28 PM
EDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
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UA1657
UA United
7M8
7:00 PM
CDT TE
10:30 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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West Palm Beach to Houston
1 carrier, 28 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 954 mi 2h 40m nonstop -1h behind 101 1-stop hubs

PBI–IAH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 954 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 101 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PBI–IAH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 28 320, 738, 739, 7M8 2h40-3h04 71% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – UA
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (28 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PBI to IAH direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
34
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PBI to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
101
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,254
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
PBI → IAH
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Arriving
94%
Return
IAH → PBI
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PBI delays → IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from West Palm Beach

Nearby airports with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Metric PBI→IAH FLL→IAH MIA→IAH
Distance from PBI 42 mi 62 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 12
Weekly flights 28 105 201
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 42m 2h 52m
Departure OTP 71%
Airports within 200 miles of PBI with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Houston is 1 hour behind West Palm Beach.
PBI: EDT · IAH: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in West Palm Beach, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
954 mi / 1,535 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m to 3h 4m.
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.

PBI–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the West Palm Beach to Houston route.
Route details
Distance954 mi / 1,535 km
Flight time2h 40m to 3h 4m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights28 out / 34 return
1-stop connections101 hubs
Origin: PBI
IATA / ICAOPBI / KPBI
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation19 ft / 6 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PBI to IAH flights.
Nonstop flights from Palm Beach International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport take approximately 2h 40m to 3h 4m. The route covers 954 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from PBI to IAH. The return direction has about 34 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSY, BTR, LAL, APF, HOU, BHM, DSI, CLL, SUS, TPA, SRQ, RSW, JAX, NAS, SAV, SGF, ECP, TUL, ADS, MEM, CHA, TYS, MKC, CAK, SHV, SDF, DAY, GSO, IND, AUS, SAT, SAF, CMH, TEB, SJO, MKE, PLS, ELP, MDW, OKC, DSM, ICT, ACA, MAF, RIL, CVG, SJD, SCF, MTJ, EGE, ASE, YUL, PVU, YHM, SJU, AUA, STT, SAN, JAC, SNA, PSP, SLC, BZN, RNO, SMF, UIO, SFO, ORF, YVR, IAD, PHX, MCO, PHL, FLL, DEN, RIC, BWI, BNA, HNL, CLT, YYZ, ATL, DFW, CHS, ORD, STL, LAS, EWR, JFK, RDU, CLE, LGA, LAX, DCA, DTW, MSP, GRR, BOS, PIT, HND and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 1 hour behind West Palm Beach.
Yes, return flights from IAH to PBI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FLL, MIA and VRB. 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 PBI to IAH

Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PBI to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PBI to IAH ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 954 miles (1,535 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 34 return, totaling 62 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

101 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MSY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Miami (MIA) and Vero Beach (VRB).