Houston (IAH) to Wichita (ICT) flights
CommuteAir, SkyWest Airlines, Mesa Airlines fly nonstop from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, with about 27 flights a week in July 2026. The 542-mile flight takes about 1h 49m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 542 mi · 872 km
- Flight time
- 1h 49m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 79%
Airlines flying IAH to ICT
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CommuteAir | 16 | Embraer ERJ-145 | 26,929 | 1h 49m |
| SkyWest Airlines | 7 | Bombardier CRJ200, Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ550 | 19,433 | 1h 53m |
| Mesa Airlines | 4 | Embraer E175 | 12,791 | 1h 44m |
| United AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Airbus A320-100/200, Boeing 737-800 | 14,422 | 1h 49m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
IAH to ICT flight schedule
8 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 9:45am and the last at 7:50pm. 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 4302United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 9:45am | 11:38am | 21 | 95% |
| UA 4358United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 9:46am | 11:38am | 10 | 84% |
| UA 4186United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 11:55am | 1:49pm | 21 | 95% |
| UA 5282United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 12:10pm | 2:10pm | 10 | 80% |
| UA 4987United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 2:20pm | 4:16pm | 4 | 78% |
| UA 4855United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 6:10pm | 8:07pm | 21 | 79% |
| UA 5882United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:16pm | 8:12pm | 7 | n/a |
| UA 6145United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 7:50pm | 9:45pm | 6 | 74% |
Is IAH to ICT on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 82% of 1,378 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.7% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 9am were the most punctual (87%), those around 8pm the least (77%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (44%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,378 | 82% | 14 min | 0.7% |
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 | 112 | 87% | |
| 10am to 11am | 180 | 86% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 58 | 88% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 332 | 83% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 165 | 78% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 119 | 86% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 93 | 80% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 58 | 74% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 259 | 77% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 119 | 6,549 | |
| September 2025 | 96 | 5,840 | |
| October 2025 | 122 | 6,777 | |
| November 2025 | 133 | 6,518 | |
| December 2025 | 121 | 6,199 | |
| January 2026 | 116 | 6,432 | |
| February 2026 | 96 | 6,193 | |
| March 2026 | 111 | 5,587 | |
| April 2026 | 100 | 5,135 | |
| May 2026 | 125 | 5,930 | |
| June 2026 | 130 | 6,604 | |
| July 2026 | 121 | 5,866 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.