Houston (IAH) to Birmingham (BHM) flights
CommuteAir, Mesa Airlines fly nonstop from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, with about 30 flights a week in July 2026. The 562-mile flight takes about 1h 47m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 562 mi · 904 km
- Flight time
- 1h 47m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 79%
Airlines flying IAH to BHM
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CommuteAir | 17 | Embraer ERJ-145 | 28,709 | 1h 51m |
| Mesa Airlines | 14 | Embraer E175 | 47,116 | 1h 44m |
| SkyWest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ200 | 4,775 | 1h 51m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
IAH to BHM flight schedule
9 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:35am and the last at 8:09pm. 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 4231United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 7:35am | 9:28am | 31 | 87% |
| UA 4263United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 12:10pm | 2:09pm | 6 | 84% |
| UA 6140United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 12:10pm | 2:08pm | 4 | 75% |
| UA 5329United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 12:15pm | 2:09pm | 18 | 67% |
| UA 6120United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 2:25pm | 4:20pm | 8 | 86% |
| UA 6110United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 2:27pm | 4:17pm | 18 | 94% |
| UA 4256United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 4:21pm | 6:12pm | 21 | 80% |
| UA 4022United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 7:55pm | 9:53pm | 8 | 77% |
| UA 4076United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 8:09pm | 9:59pm | 21 | 91% |
Is IAH to BHM on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 84% of 1,600 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (87%), those around 4pm the least (81%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (43%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,600 | 84% | 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 202 | 87% | |
| 8am to 9am | 149 | 87% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 360 | 82% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 329 | 86% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 100 | 81% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 210 | 84% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 70 | 77% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 155 | 81% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 161 | 7,412 | |
| September 2025 | 143 | 6,994 | |
| October 2025 | 142 | 7,515 | |
| November 2025 | 135 | 6,451 | |
| December 2025 | 135 | 6,577 | |
| January 2026 | 115 | 6,036 | |
| February 2026 | 120 | 6,244 | |
| March 2026 | 121 | 6,232 | |
| April 2026 | 122 | 6,297 | |
| May 2026 | 148 | 7,192 | |
| June 2026 | 132 | 6,596 | |
| July 2026 | 135 | 7,110 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.