Newark (EWR) to Houston (IAH) flights
United Airlines flies nonstop from Newark Liberty International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, with about 67 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,400-mile flight takes about 3h 50m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,400 mi · 2,253 km
- Flight time
- 3h 50m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 85%
Airlines flying EWR to IAH
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 67 | Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 757-200 | 525,510 | 3h 50m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A320neo | 36,429 | 3h 43m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
EWR to IAH flight schedule
12 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 9 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:00am and the last at 8:43pm. 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 492United Airlines | 6:00am | 8:48am | 31 | 91% |
| UA 2438United Airlines | 7:05am | 9:50am | 10 | 93% |
| UA 332United Airlines | 8:00am | 10:48am | 31 | 87% |
| UA 556United Airlines | 10:45am | 1:36pm | 31 | 79% |
| UA 2204United Airlines | 12:00pm | 2:51pm | 31 | 85% |
| UA 1830United Airlines | 1:55pm | 4:46pm | 21 | 86% |
| UA 2690United Airlines | 2:12pm | 5:10pm | 10 | 80% |
| UA 2815United Airlines | 3:59pm | 6:54pm | 31 | 69% |
| UA 2782United Airlines | 5:55pm | 8:45pm | 31 | 63% |
| UA 2127United Airlines | 7:40pm | 10:30pm | 21 | 69% |
| UA 265United Airlines | 7:45pm | 10:38pm | 10 | 64% |
| UA 2425United Airlines | 8:43pm | 11:33pm | 28 | 72% |
Is EWR to IAH on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 80% of 3,714 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (92%), those around 3pm the least (68%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (35%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 3,510 | 81% | 15 min | 1.6% |
| Spirit Airlines | 204 | 69% | 28 min | 8.3% |
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 | 217 | 92% | |
| 6am to 7am | 185 | 90% | |
| 7am to 8am | 396 | 92% | |
| 8am to 9am | 167 | 84% | |
| 10am to 11am | 308 | 78% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 410 | 87% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 349 | 83% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 215 | 68% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 154 | 73% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 374 | 73% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 378 | 75% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 335 | 72% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 338 | 51,372 | |
| September 2025 | 327 | 46,046 | |
| October 2025 | 336 | 52,672 | |
| November 2025 | 318 | 47,922 | |
| December 2025 | 331 | 54,814 | |
| January 2026 | 307 | 45,014 | |
| February 2026 | 265 | 37,451 | |
| March 2026 | 305 | 48,937 | |
| April 2026 | 293 | 40,895 | |
| May 2026 | 287 | 41,522 | |
| June 2026 | 300 | 47,408 | |
| July 2026 | 298 | 48,326 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.