San Juan to Houston (SJU–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,006 mi airlines 39/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
NK587
NK Spirit
A21N
12:43 AM
AST TB
4:24 AM
CDT
4h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1644
UA United
7M9
6:40 AM
AST TB
10:46 AM
CDT
5h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3095
AC Air Canada
B39M
7:40 AM
AST TB
10:46 AM
CDT
5h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3082
AC Air Canada
7M9
9:25 AM
AST TB
1:18 PM
CDT
4h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3299
AC Air Canada
B39M
10:15 AM
AST TB
1:25 PM
CDT
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2495
UA United
B39M
10:15 AM
AST TB
1:25 PM
CDT
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA668
UA United
7M9
3:38 PM
AST TB
7:19 PM
CDT
4h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3800
UA United
B39M
7:30 PM
AST TB
12:05 AM+1
CDT
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1497
UA United
7M9
1:57 AM
CDT TC
7:23 AM
AST
4h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1192
UA United
7M9
10:10 AM
CDT TE
3:36 PM
AST
4h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3751
UA United
7M9
11:50 AM
CDT TC
5:05 PM
AST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3079
AC Air Canada
7M9
3:04 PM
CDT TC
9:26 PM
AST
4h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA701
UA United
B39M
3:04 PM
CDT TC
8:26 PM
AST
4h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San Juan to Houston
3 carriers, 39 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 39 Flights/wk 2,006 mi 4h 41m nonstop -1h behind 56 1-stop hubs

SJU–IAH is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Air Canada and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,006 miles in approximately 4h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 56 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJU–IAH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 22 7M9, B39M 4h41-5h35 64% Star Alliance
AC Air Canada 15 7M9, B39M 4h53-5h10 64% Star Alliance
NK Spirit Airlines 1 A21N 4h41 64%
Aircraft on this route
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AC, UA
A21NNK
B39MAC, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + UA (37 flights/wk, 97%)
Unaffiliated: NK (1 flights/wk, 3%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SJU to IAH direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
39
Outbound / wk
30
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJU to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
56
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,828
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
SJU → IAH
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
92%
Return
IAH → SJU
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJU delays → IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from San Juan

Nearby airports with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Metric SJU→IAH STT→IAH
Distance from SJU 68 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 39 7
Flight time 4h 41m 5h 24m
Departure OTP 64%
Airports within 200 miles of SJU with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Houston is 1 hour behind San Juan.
SJU: AST · IAH: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Juan, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
2,006 mi / 3,228 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 41m to 5h 35m.
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.

SJU–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Juan to Houston route.
Route details
Distance2,006 mi / 3,228 km
Flight time4h 41m to 5h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights39 out / 30 return
1-stop connections56 hubs
Origin: SJU
IATA / ICAOSJU / TJSJ
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJU to IAH flights.
Nonstop flights from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport take approximately 4h 41m to 5h 35m. The route covers 2,006 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 39 nonstop flights per week from SJU to IAH. The return direction has about 30 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APF, VRB, LAL, NAS, RSW, SRQ, HOU, PLS, SAP, PUJ, AUA, CHS, SJO, HSV, LIR, MGA, TEB, ALB, IND, HRL, MDW, SCF, POS, STT, LAX, YYC, MIA, PBI, TPA, IAD, MCO, PTY, DFW, BWI, MDE, JFK, BOG, FLL, PHL, ORD, JAX, AUS, EWR, STL, YYZ, BOS, DEN, BNA, ATL, MSP, DCA, DTW, RDU, CLT, CVG and YUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 1 hour behind San Juan.
Yes, return flights from IAH to SJU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include STT. 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 SJU to IAH

Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. With 39 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SJU to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJU to IAH ranges from 4 hours 41 minutes to 5 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,006 miles (3,228 km). There are approximately 39 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 69 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

56 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via APF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charlotte Amalie (STT).