Minneapolis (MSP) to Houston (IAH) flights
Delta Air Lines, United Airlines fly nonstop from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport / Wold-Chamberlain Field to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, with about 47 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,034-mile flight takes about 2h 55m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,034 mi · 1,664 km
- Flight time
- 2h 55m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 79%
Airlines flying MSP to IAH
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 26 | Airbus A220-300, Airbus A220-100, Airbus A319 | 123,610 | 2h 54m |
| United Airlines | 21 | Airbus A319, Airbus A320-100/200, Boeing 737-800 | 70,536 | 2h 54m |
| Mesa AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 20,083 | 2h 58m |
| SkyWest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 1,591 | 3h 4m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MSP to IAH flight schedule
9 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 6 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:05am and the last at 6:41pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 2656Delta Air Lines | 7:05am | 9:59am | 31 | 87% |
| UA 2460United Airlines | 7:35am | 10:31am | 26 | 88% |
| DL 2673Delta Air Lines | 10:15am | 1:05pm | 31 | 79% |
| UA 1795United Airlines | 12:05pm | 3:00pm | 10 | 87% |
| UA 6211United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 12:05pm | 3:05pm | 21 | 100% |
| DL 2644Delta Air Lines | 2:46pm | 5:40pm | 25 | 79% |
| UA 283United Airlines | 5:42pm | 8:37pm | 9 | 76% |
| UA 2405United Airlines | 5:45pm | 8:37pm | 18 | 78% |
| DL 2683Delta Air Lines | 6:41pm | 9:36pm | 31 | 73% |
Is MSP to IAH on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 83% of 2,222 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 12pm were the most punctual (90%), those around 6pm the least (73%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (46%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 1,301 | 80% | 14 min | 0.9% |
| United Airlines | 921 | 88% | 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 62 | 95% | |
| 7am to 8am | 507 | 86% | |
| 8am to 9am | 109 | 98% | |
| 10am to 11am | 143 | 82% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 124 | 80% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 261 | 90% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 280 | 81% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 76 | 70% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 186 | 83% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 162 | 73% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 237 | 74% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 199 | 18,243 | |
| September 2025 | 192 | 16,941 | |
| October 2025 | 199 | 18,352 | |
| November 2025 | 182 | 16,679 | |
| December 2025 | 170 | 17,762 | |
| January 2026 | 154 | 15,160 | |
| February 2026 | 139 | 15,477 | |
| March 2026 | 179 | 18,914 | |
| April 2026 | 186 | 16,777 | |
| May 2026 | 200 | 19,035 | |
| June 2026 | 184 | 19,533 | |
| July 2026 | 208 | 22,976 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.