Dallas (DAL) to Houston (IAH)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
✈️ 217
miles
349
kilometers
188
nautical miles
🕐 55 minutes
Flight Time
🧭 SE (155°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference
💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn
| Airline | Base Miles | Elite Total |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage | 217 | 347 Platinum |
| 🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles | 217 | 347 Gold Medallion |
| ⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus | 217 | 326 Premier Gold |
| ❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | 217 | 326 A-List Preferred |
| 🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | 217 | 434 MVP Gold |
| 🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue | 217 | 326 Mosaic |
* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.
Calculate Another Route
💡 Did You Know?
Flights between Dallas and Houston follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!
✈️ Flight Details
The DAL to IAH route connects Dallas, United States with Houston, United States. This short-haul flight covers 217 miles and typically uses regional jets or turboprops.
This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a SE bearing of 155° from Dallas.
🛫 About DAL
Dallas Love Field
Dallas Love Field (DAL) serves Dallas, 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 Dallas Love Field to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is 217 miles (349 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DAL to IAH typically take around 55 minutes. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 217 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.