Fort Myers (RSW) to Houston (IAH) flights
United Airlines flies nonstop from Southwest Florida International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, with about 13 flights a week in July 2026. The 861-mile flight takes about 2h 34m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 861 mi · 1,386 km
- Flight time
- 2h 34m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 78%
Airlines flying RSW to IAH
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 13 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900, Boeing 737-900ER | 117,856 | 2h 34m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
RSW to IAH flight schedule
2 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:00am and the last at 5:14pm. 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 2773United Airlines | 7:00am | 8:33am | 10 | 100% |
| UA 2833United Airlines | 5:14pm | 6:55pm | 29 | 78% |
Is RSW to IAH on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 89% of 864 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 11am were the most punctual (98%), those around 5pm the least (80%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (40%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 864 | 89% | 10 min | 0.3% |
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 | 83 | 96% | |
| 7am to 8am | 235 | 95% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 199 | 98% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 42 | 78% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 305 | 80% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 50 | 6,391 | |
| September 2025 | 36 | 4,559 | |
| October 2025 | 67 | 8,850 | |
| November 2025 | 88 | 10,352 | |
| December 2025 | 92 | 11,899 | |
| January 2026 | 92 | 11,596 | |
| February 2026 | 78 | 10,771 | |
| March 2026 | 89 | 12,505 | |
| April 2026 | 86 | 12,126 | |
| May 2026 | 81 | 10,611 | |
| June 2026 | 55 | 9,085 | |
| July 2026 | 58 | 9,279 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.