Memphis (MEM) to Houston (IAH) flights
SkyWest Airlines, Mesa Airlines, United Airlines fly nonstop from Frederick W. Smith International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, with about 28 flights a week in July 2026. The 468-mile flight takes about 1h 50m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 468 mi · 753 km
- Flight time
- 1h 50m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 75%
Airlines flying MEM to IAH
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 14 | Embraer E175 | 46,362 | 1h 52m |
| Mesa Airlines | 8 | Embraer E175 | 29,549 | 1h 47m |
| United Airlines | 7 | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A319, Boeing 737 MAX 9 | 34,236 | 1h 50m |
| CommuteAirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer ERJ-145 | 2,381 | 2h 4m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MEM to IAH flight schedule
9 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:45am and the last at 6:59pm. 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 2639United Airlines | 6:45am | 8:35am | 6 | n/a |
| UA 6207United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 6:45am | 8:42am | 15 | 87% |
| UA 537United Airlines | 7:00am | 8:46am | 10 | 85% |
| UA 4003United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 9:00am | 10:57am | 25 | 91% |
| UA 5285United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 11:44am | 1:40pm | 21 | 91% |
| UA 5525United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 11:46am | 1:40pm | 10 | 79% |
| UA 5798United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 3:27pm | 5:25pm | 31 | 73% |
| UA 6250United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 6:53pm | 8:49pm | 6 | 81% |
| UA 6172United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 6:59pm | 8:55pm | 12 | 92% |
Is MEM to IAH on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 83% of 1,684 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 9am were the most punctual (91%), those around 3pm the least (75%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (32%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,684 | 83% | 14 min | 1.2% |
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 | 226 | 84% | |
| 7am to 8am | 136 | 89% | |
| 9am to 10am | 264 | 91% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 362 | 82% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 338 | 75% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 123 | 80% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 156 | 85% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 130 | 8,517 | |
| September 2025 | 132 | 8,844 | |
| October 2025 | 157 | 10,427 | |
| November 2025 | 167 | 10,149 | |
| December 2025 | 152 | 10,307 | |
| January 2026 | 110 | 7,597 | |
| February 2026 | 124 | 8,074 | |
| March 2026 | 144 | 9,641 | |
| April 2026 | 141 | 8,781 | |
| May 2026 | 148 | 10,144 | |
| June 2026 | 129 | 9,981 | |
| July 2026 | 126 | 10,087 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.