Houston (IAH) to Albuquerque (ABQ) flights
Mesa Airlines, United Airlines fly nonstop from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport, with about 20 flights a week in July 2026. The 744-mile flight takes about 2h 21m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 744 mi · 1,197 km
- Flight time
- 2h 21m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 73%
Airlines flying IAH to ABQ
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Airlines | 13 | Embraer E175 | 45,960 | 2h 21m |
| United Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Airbus A319 | 43,866 | 2h 20m |
| SkyWest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 3,043 | 2h 27m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
IAH to ABQ flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 9:50am and the last at 8:30pm. 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 3982United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 9:50am | 11:15am | 23 | 90% |
| UA 6118United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 11:56am | 1:22pm | 20 | 95% |
| UA 6345United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 12:04pm | 1:27pm | 10 | 88% |
| UA 1381United Airlines | 8:30pm | 9:59pm | 31 | 73% |
Is IAH to ABQ on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 85% of 1,185 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 10am were the most punctual (90%), those around 8pm the least (77%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (38%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,185 | 85% | 8 min | 0.8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am to 10am | 239 | 90% | |
| 10am to 11am | 111 | 90% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 89 | 90% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 259 | 88% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 115 | 89% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 31 | 74% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 333 | 77% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 119 | 7,844 | |
| September 2025 | 116 | 8,177 | |
| October 2025 | 124 | 9,251 | |
| November 2025 | 118 | 7,608 | |
| December 2025 | 123 | 9,412 | |
| January 2026 | 85 | 6,956 | |
| February 2026 | 79 | 6,741 | |
| March 2026 | 89 | 7,702 | |
| April 2026 | 90 | 6,993 | |
| May 2026 | 92 | 7,109 | |
| June 2026 | 89 | 7,593 | |
| July 2026 | 90 | 7,665 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.