McAllen (MFE) to Houston (IAH) flights
CommuteAir, Mesa Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest Airlines fly nonstop from McAllen Miller International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, with about 46 flights a week in July 2026. The 316-mile flight takes about 1h 22m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 316 mi · 509 km
- Flight time
- 1h 22m
- Airlines
- 4
- Seats filled
- 83%
Airlines flying MFE to IAH
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CommuteAir | 21 | Embraer ERJ-145 | 46,449 | 1h 24m |
| Mesa Airlines | 11 | Embraer E175 | 29,451 | 1h 18m |
| United Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737-900, Boeing 737-900ER, Airbus A319 | 53,522 | 1h 22m |
| SkyWest Airlines | 6 | Bombardier CRJ200, Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ550 | 11,433 | 1h 22m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MFE to IAH flight schedule
11 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:00am 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 4019United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 5:00am | 6:25am | 9 | 91% |
| UA 5516United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:19am | 6:40am | 19 | 95% |
| UA 678United Airlines | 7:00am | 8:26am | 31 | 84% |
| UA 4376United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 9:40am | 11:09am | 22 | 86% |
| UA 4361United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 12:00pm | 1:29pm | 21 | 100% |
| UA 6125United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 12:07pm | 1:32pm | 8 | 86% |
| UA 5272United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 2:08pm | 3:37pm | 21 | 81% |
| UA 4835United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 2:14pm | 3:40pm | 10 | 87% |
| UA 4379United Airlines · operated by CommuteAir | 4:35pm | 6:00pm | 10 | 77% |
| UA 4065United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 5:25pm | 6:54pm | 19 | 95% |
| UA 5530United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:59pm | 8:23pm | 8 | 76% |
Is MFE to IAH on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 85% of 2,195 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (94%), those around 5pm the least (76%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (51%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 2,195 | 85% | 16 min | 1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 301 | 94% | |
| 7am to 8am | 340 | 84% | |
| 9am to 10am | 339 | 88% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 354 | 86% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 229 | 83% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 106 | 76% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 255 | 76% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 117 | 77% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 129 | 93% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 196 | 12,805 | |
| September 2025 | 193 | 12,493 | |
| October 2025 | 208 | 13,037 | |
| November 2025 | 185 | 10,368 | |
| December 2025 | 212 | 12,779 | |
| January 2026 | 137 | 10,856 | |
| February 2026 | 125 | 9,614 | |
| March 2026 | 175 | 11,171 | |
| April 2026 | 175 | 11,283 | |
| May 2026 | 191 | 11,636 | |
| June 2026 | 194 | 11,956 | |
| July 2026 | 202 | 13,096 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.