West Yellowstone to Houston (WYS–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

WYS Airport Page →
1,331 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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
DEN Denver 5h 10m UA ACAVEK Denver (DEN) to Houston flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 14m DL DLKENZ Salt Lake City (SLC) to Houston flights
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West Yellowstone to Houston
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,331 mi 2h 57m nonstop +1h ahead

WYS–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 WYS to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
198
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
WYS → IAH
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
69%
Return
IAH → WYS
30%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
30%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from West Yellowstone

Nearby airports with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Metric WYS→IAH BZN→IAH JAC→IAH
Distance from WYS 75 mi 77 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2
Weekly flights ~1 3 2
Flight time 2h 57m 3h 21m 3h 1m
Airports within 200 miles of WYS with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in West Yellowstone, it's 7:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,331 mi / 2,141 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 57m 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.

WYS–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the West Yellowstone to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,331 mi / 2,141 km
Flight time2h 57m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: WYS
IATA / ICAOWYS / KWYS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation6,649 ft / 2,027 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about WYS to IAH flights.
Nonstop flights from Yellowstone Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport take about 2h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 1,331 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver and Salt Lake City.
Houston is 1 hour ahead of West Yellowstone.
Yes, return flights from IAH to WYS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BZN, JAC and PIH. 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 WYS to IAH

Yellowstone Airport (WYS) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

WYS to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from WYS to IAH is about 2 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,331 miles (2,141 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bozeman (BZN), Jackson (JAC) and Pocatello (PIH).