Reno to Houston (RNO–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
RNO–IAH had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,528 miles in 3h 8m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Houston from Reno
| Metric | RNO→IAH | SMF→IAH | CCR→IAH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RNO | – | 112 mi | 162 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | 38 | – |
| Flight time | 3h 8m | 3h 46m | 3h 25m |
| Departure OTP | 92% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RNO: PDT · IAH: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Reno, it's 8:00 PM in Houston.
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.
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.
RNO–IAH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RNO to IAH
Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
RNO to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RNO to IAH is about 3 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,528 miles (2,459 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Austin Bergstrom, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sacramento (SMF), Concord (CCR) and Oakland (OAK).