Boston (BOS) to Houston (IAH)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,595
miles
2,568
kilometers
1,386
nautical miles

🕐 3h 32m
Flight Time
🧭 SW (246°)
Direction
🌍 -1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,595 2,552
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,595 2,552
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,595 2,393
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,595 2,393
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,595 3,190
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,595 2,393
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between Boston and Houston earns you 3,190 base miles - that's 13% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The BOS to IAH route connects Boston, United States with Houston, United States. This long-haul flight covers 1,595 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a SW bearing of 246° from Boston. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BOS

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) serves Boston, United States.

🛬 About IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) serves Houston, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is 1,595 miles (2,568 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from BOS to IAH typically take around 3h 32m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,595 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.