Rifle to Houston (RIL–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Rifle to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 962 mi 1h 57m nonstop +1h ahead 34 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RIL and IAH, connecting options are available through 34 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RIL to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
ASE ~4h 43m GUC ~4h 44m STL ~4h 44m EGE ~4h 48m HDN ~4h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
170
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RIL → IAH
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
Return
IAH → RIL
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from Rifle

Nearby airports with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Metric RIL→IAH EGE→IAH ASE→IAH
Distance from RIL – 44 mi 50 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 2
Weekly flights 1 14 41
Flight time 1h 57m 2h 44m 1h 50m
Eagle (EGE) to Houston flights · Aspen (ASE) to Houston flights · Montrose (MTJ) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of RIL with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Houston is 1 hour ahead of Rifle.
RIL: MDT · IAH: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rifle, it's 7:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
962 mi / 1,548 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 57m.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

RIL–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rifle to Houston route.
Route details
Distance962 mi / 1,548 km
Flight time1h 57m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: RIL
Full nameGarfield County Regional Airport
IATA / ICAORIL / KRIL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,548 ft / 1,691 m
Destination: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RIL to IAH flights.
Nonstop flights from Garfield County Regional Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport take approximately 1h 57m. The route covers 962 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RIL to IAH.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ASE, GUC, STL, EGE, HDN, ELP, DEN, LIT, SLC, SAT, PHX, LAS, AUS, RNO, OMA, DFW, BZN, MSP, IND, MDW, LAX, NAS, ORD, ATL, GSO, SMF, CLT, SRQ, PIT, SFO, FLL, YYZ, PHL and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 1 hour ahead of Rifle.
Nearby alternatives include EGE, ASE and MTJ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from RIL to IAH

Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RIL to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIL to IAH ranges from 1 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 962 miles (1,548 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ASE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eagle (EGE), Aspen (ASE) and Montrose (MTJ).