Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers to Houston (XNA–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
XNA–IAH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 439 miles in approximately 1h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, CM, NZ | 66 | CR5, CR7, E7W, ERJ | 1h43-1h52 | Star Alliance | AC, CM, NZ |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Houston from Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers
| Metric | XNA→IAH | SGF→IAH | TUL→IAH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from XNA | – | 84 mi | 88 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 101 | 65 | 86 |
| Flight time | 1h 48m | 2h | 1h 6m |
| Departure OTP | 88% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
XNA: CDT · IAH: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers, it's 6:00 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.
XNA–IAH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from XNA to IAH
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 101 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
XNA to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from XNA to IAH is about 1 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 439 miles (707 km). There are approximately 101 weekly flights outbound and 76 return, totaling 177 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Louis Armstrong New Orleans. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Springfield (SGF), Tulsa (TUL) and Stillwater (SWO).