Williston to Houston (XWA–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 35m CMUA 8CACAV Denver (DEN) to Houston flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 25m DL AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Houston flights
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Williston to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,339 mi 3h 5m nonstop

XWA–IAH had nonstop service, last on the schedule in May 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 1,339 miles in 3h 5m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop XWA–IAH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CON CON 1
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: CON (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for XWA to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
214
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
XWA → IAH
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
81%
Return
IAH → XWA
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from Williston

Nearby airports with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Metric XWA→IAH MOT→IAH
Distance from XWA 114 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 2
Flight time 3h 5m 3h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of XWA with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Houston is 0 hours the same as Williston.
XWA: CDT · IAH: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Williston, it's 6:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,339 mi / 2,155 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 5m 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.

XWA–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Williston to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,339 mi / 2,155 km
Flight time3h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: XWA
IATA / ICAOXWA / KXWA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation2,344 ft / 714 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about XWA to IAH flights.
Nonstop flights from Williston Basin International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport take about 3h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 1,339 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from XWA to IAH. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 5m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Yes, return flights from IAH to XWA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MOT. 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 XWA to IAH

Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in May 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.

XWA to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from XWA to IAH is about 3 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,339 miles (2,155 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Minot (MOT).