Houston (IAH) to Memphis (MEM) flights
SkyWest Airlines, Mesa Airlines, United Airlines fly nonstop from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Frederick W. Smith International Airport, with about 28 flights a week in July 2026. The 468-mile flight takes about 1h 37m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 468 mi · 753 km
- Flight time
- 1h 37m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 74%
Airlines flying IAH to MEM
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 13 | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ200 | 42,951 | 1h 41m |
| Mesa Airlines | 8 | Embraer E175 | 31,029 | 1h 33m |
| United Airlines | 8 | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A319, Boeing 737 MAX 9 | 34,815 | 1h 36m |
| CommuteAirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer ERJ-145 | 2,608 | 1h 39m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
IAH to MEM flight schedule
9 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:20am and the last at 8:21pm. 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 5360United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:20am | 9:05am | 8 | 90% |
| UA 5722United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:20am | 9:06am | 21 | 95% |
| UA 5758United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 12:11pm | 1:56pm | 31 | 88% |
| UA 6158United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 4:24pm | 6:12pm | 6 | 81% |
| UA 4054United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 4:30pm | 6:16pm | 21 | 88% |
| UA 6167United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 6:05pm | 7:51pm | 18 | 80% |
| UA 1353United Airlines | 8:10pm | 9:56pm | 6 | n/a |
| UA 4021United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 8:10pm | 9:56pm | 15 | 73% |
| UA 1794United Airlines | 8:21pm | 10:06pm | 9 | 73% |
Is IAH to MEM on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 82% of 1,686 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 12pm were the most punctual (87%), those around 8pm the least (73%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (46%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,686 | 82% | 12 min | 1.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 363 | 86% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 92 | 80% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 265 | 87% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 169 | 85% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 279 | 83% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 148 | 84% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 319 | 73% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 129 | 8,581 | |
| September 2025 | 136 | 9,058 | |
| October 2025 | 155 | 10,161 | |
| November 2025 | 166 | 9,864 | |
| December 2025 | 154 | 9,331 | |
| January 2026 | 110 | 7,896 | |
| February 2026 | 125 | 8,373 | |
| March 2026 | 143 | 9,535 | |
| April 2026 | 141 | 8,865 | |
| May 2026 | 148 | 9,874 | |
| June 2026 | 127 | 9,643 | |
| July 2026 | 126 | 10,298 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.