Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers (XNA) to Houston (IAH) flights
Mesa Airlines, CommuteAir, SkyWest Airlines fly nonstop from Northwest Arkansas National Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, with about 25 flights a week in July 2026. The 438-mile flight takes about 1h 49m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 438 mi · 705 km
- Flight time
- 1h 49m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 82%
Airlines flying XNA to IAH
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Airlines | 13 | Embraer E175 | 50,810 | 1h 48m |
| CommuteAir | 7 | Embraer ERJ-145 | 15,590 | 1h 49m |
| SkyWest Airlines | 5 | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ200, Bombardier CRJ550 | 8,781 | 1h 54m |
| United AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A319 | 1,093 | 1h 51m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
XNA to IAH flight schedule
8 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:30am and the last at 5:12pm. 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 4051United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 6:30am | 8:21am | 10 | 86% |
| UA 4505United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 6:30am | 8:17am | 20 | 95% |
| UA 4513United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 9:00am | 10:47am | 15 | 93% |
| UA 5803United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 9:00am | 11:00am | 6 | 88% |
| UA 5859United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 11:47am | 1:37pm | 10 | 64% |
| UA 4521United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 11:48am | 1:31pm | 20 | 95% |
| UA 4554United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 5:10pm | 6:55pm | 17 | 88% |
| UA 6290United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 5:12pm | 7:05pm | 8 | 82% |
Is XNA to IAH on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 84% of 1,401 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 9am were the most punctual (89%), those around 5pm the least (81%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (43%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,401 | 84% | 14 min | 1.1% |
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 | 308 | 87% | |
| 7am to 8am | 55 | 93% | |
| 9am to 10am | 301 | 89% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 363 | 81% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 318 | 81% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 118 | 6,487 | |
| September 2025 | 112 | 6,474 | |
| October 2025 | 128 | 7,521 | |
| November 2025 | 138 | 7,030 | |
| December 2025 | 109 | 6,546 | |
| January 2026 | 110 | 5,996 | |
| February 2026 | 105 | 6,248 | |
| March 2026 | 111 | 5,569 | |
| April 2026 | 120 | 5,947 | |
| May 2026 | 119 | 6,473 | |
| June 2026 | 111 | 6,248 | |
| July 2026 | 111 | 5,800 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.