Van Nuys to Houston (VNY–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,383 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
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Van Nuys to Houston
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,383 mi 2h 59m nonstop +2h ahead

VNY–IAH has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for VNY to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
VNY → IAH
98%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
98%
Return
IAH → VNY
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from Van Nuys

Nearby airports with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Metric VNY→IAH BUR→IAH LAX→IAH
Distance from VNY 8 mi 19 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 24
Weekly flights ~1 1 279
Flight time 2h 59m 2h 49m 2h 53m
Airports within 200 miles of VNY with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Houston is 2 hours ahead of Van Nuys.
VNY: PDT · IAH: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Van Nuys, it's 8:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,383 mi / 2,225 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 59m 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.

VNY–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Van Nuys to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,383 mi / 2,225 km
Flight time2h 59m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: VNY
IATA / ICAOVNY / KVNY
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation802 ft / 244 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about VNY to IAH flights.
Nonstop flights from Van Nuys Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport take about 2h 59m gate to gate. The route covers 1,383 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Houston is 2 hours ahead of Van Nuys.
Yes, return flights from IAH to VNY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BUR, LAX and SNA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 VNY to IAH

Van Nuys Airport (VNY) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

VNY to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VNY to IAH is about 2 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,383 miles (2,225 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Burbank (BUR), Los Angeles (LAX) and Santa Ana (SNA).