Jacksonville (JAX) to Houston (IAH) flights
Mesa Airlines, United Airlines fly nonstop from Jacksonville International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, with about 28 flights a week in July 2026. The 816-mile flight takes about 2h 27m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 816 mi · 1,313 km
- Flight time
- 2h 27m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 77%
Airlines flying JAX to IAH
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Airlines | 21 | Embraer E175 | 37,705 | 2h 26m |
| United Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-800 | 77,155 | 2h 27m |
| SkyWest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 1,682 | 2h 34m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
JAX to IAH flight schedule
6 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:05am and the last at 5:00pm. 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 2453United Airlines | 7:05am | 8:32am | 30 | 94% |
| UA 6224United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 9:20am | 10:54am | 10 | 82% |
| UA 4039United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 11:37am | 1:11pm | 10 | 87% |
| UA 6204United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 11:40am | 1:09pm | 21 | 100% |
| UA 4047United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 4:23pm | 5:58pm | 10 | 89% |
| UA 4046United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 5:00pm | 6:34pm | 21 | 95% |
Is JAX to IAH on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 87% of 1,279 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (97%), those around 4pm the least (76%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (45%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,279 | 87% | 11 min | 0.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 117 | 97% | |
| 7am to 8am | 244 | 92% | |
| 9am to 10am | 100 | 82% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 363 | 90% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 95 | 82% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 136 | 76% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 200 | 83% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 112 | 8,807 | |
| September 2025 | 95 | 8,477 | |
| October 2025 | 118 | 10,765 | |
| November 2025 | 115 | 11,032 | |
| December 2025 | 122 | 11,242 | |
| January 2026 | 95 | 9,092 | |
| February 2026 | 83 | 8,822 | |
| March 2026 | 92 | 9,798 | |
| April 2026 | 90 | 9,311 | |
| May 2026 | 120 | 10,389 | |
| June 2026 | 121 | 9,926 | |
| July 2026 | 122 | 9,587 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.