Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston (IAH) flights
Mesa Airlines, United Airlines fly nonstop from Albuquerque International Sunport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, with about 20 flights a week in July 2026. The 744-mile flight takes about 2h 8m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 744 mi · 1,197 km
- Flight time
- 2h 8m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 78%
Airlines flying ABQ to IAH
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Airlines | 13 | Embraer E175 | 43,066 | 2h 9m |
| United Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Airbus A319 | 52,141 | 2h 6m |
| SkyWest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 3,031 | 2h 16m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ABQ to IAH flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:00am and the last at 2:08pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 251United Airlines | 8:00am | 11:13am | 10 | 94% |
| UA 298United Airlines | 8:00am | 11:12am | 21 | 100% |
| UA 6151United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 12:00pm | 3:10pm | 23 | 90% |
| UA 6112United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 2:05pm | 5:18pm | 20 | 80% |
| UA 3986United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 2:08pm | 5:25pm | 10 | 84% |
Is ABQ to IAH on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 89% of 1,187 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (95%), those around 2pm the least (85%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (33%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,187 | 89% | 11 min | 0.9% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 122 | 92% | |
| 8am to 9am | 358 | 95% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 316 | 90% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 349 | 85% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 118 | 7,821 | |
| September 2025 | 116 | 8,245 | |
| October 2025 | 125 | 9,971 | |
| November 2025 | 119 | 8,036 | |
| December 2025 | 124 | 9,680 | |
| January 2026 | 85 | 7,095 | |
| February 2026 | 80 | 7,670 | |
| March 2026 | 87 | 8,250 | |
| April 2026 | 88 | 7,365 | |
| May 2026 | 92 | 8,021 | |
| June 2026 | 87 | 8,006 | |
| July 2026 | 88 | 8,141 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.