Birmingham (BHM) to Houston (IAH) flights
CommuteAir, Mesa Airlines fly nonstop from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, with about 30 flights a week in July 2026. The 562-mile flight takes about 2h 0m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 562 mi · 904 km
- Flight time
- 2h 0m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 80%
Airlines flying BHM to IAH
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CommuteAir | 17 | Embraer ERJ-145 | 28,861 | 1h 59m |
| Mesa Airlines | 14 | Embraer E175 | 47,361 | 2h 0m |
| SkyWest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ200 | 4,389 | 2h 4m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
BHM to IAH flight schedule
7 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:30am and the last at 6:54pm. 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 4008United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 6:30am | 8:30am | 31 | 86% |
| UA 4822United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 11:20am | 1:25pm | 31 | 91% |
| UA 4242United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 2:56pm | 5:03pm | 6 | 77% |
| UA 6121United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 2:56pm | 4:59pm | 4 | 75% |
| UA 4667United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 3:00pm | 5:00pm | 18 | 77% |
| UA 4013United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 5:00pm | 6:56pm | 26 | 81% |
| UA 4228United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 6:54pm | 8:55pm | 21 | 80% |
Is BHM to IAH on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 84% of 1,600 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 11am were the most punctual (92%), those around 5pm the least (74%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (39%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,600 | 84% | 13 min | 1.1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 363 | 87% | |
| 8am to 9am | 104 | 89% | |
| 9am to 10am | 37 | 87% | |
| 10am to 11am | 58 | 91% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 291 | 92% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 155 | 77% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 203 | 78% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 146 | 82% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 181 | 74% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 60 | 78% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 159 | 7,278 | |
| September 2025 | 143 | 6,814 | |
| October 2025 | 142 | 7,865 | |
| November 2025 | 135 | 6,528 | |
| December 2025 | 136 | 7,602 | |
| January 2026 | 115 | 5,759 | |
| February 2026 | 118 | 6,232 | |
| March 2026 | 122 | 6,122 | |
| April 2026 | 120 | 5,988 | |
| May 2026 | 147 | 7,687 | |
| June 2026 | 130 | 6,163 | |
| July 2026 | 136 | 6,797 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.