Milwaukee (MKE) to Houston (IAH) flights
Mesa Airlines, SkyWest Airlines fly nonstop from General Mitchell International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, with about 19 flights a week in July 2026. The 984-mile flight takes about 2h 54m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 984 mi · 1,584 km
- Flight time
- 2h 54m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 81%
Airlines flying MKE to IAH
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Airlines | 12 | Embraer E175 | 37,456 | 2h 53m |
| SkyWest Airlines | 7 | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ200 | 13,016 | 2h 58m |
| United AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900ER | 2,079 | 3h 1m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MKE to IAH flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:00am and the last at 6:00pm. 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 5373United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 8:00am | 11:00am | 10 | 85% |
| UA 5926United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 10:43am | 1:40pm | 21 | 91% |
| UA 6254United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 10:46am | 1:40pm | 10 | 80% |
| UA 6261United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 5:56pm | 8:55pm | 7 | 86% |
| UA 5281United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:00pm | 8:55pm | 18 | 94% |
Is MKE to IAH on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 84% of 859 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 10am were the most punctual (88%), those around 4pm the least (69%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (35%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 859 | 84% | 13 min | 0.5% |
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 | 37 | 78% | |
| 8am to 9am | 304 | 86% | |
| 10am to 11am | 158 | 88% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 41 | 88% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 112 | 75% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 50 | 69% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 129 | 85% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 21 | 95% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 88 | 5,380 | |
| September 2025 | 86 | 4,672 | |
| October 2025 | 84 | 4,884 | |
| November 2025 | 58 | 3,392 | |
| December 2025 | 60 | 4,276 | |
| January 2026 | 57 | 3,271 | |
| February 2026 | 50 | 2,978 | |
| March 2026 | 59 | 3,532 | |
| April 2026 | 84 | 4,725 | |
| May 2026 | 84 | 5,054 | |
| June 2026 | 81 | 5,123 | |
| July 2026 | 85 | 5,264 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.