Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston (IAH)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 225

miles

362

kilometers

195

nautical miles

🕐 56 minutes

Flight Time

🧭 SE (153°)

Direction

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Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	225	+135	360 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	225	+135	360 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	225	+113	338 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	225	+113	338 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	225	+225	450 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	225	+113	338 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?

Flights between Dallas-Fort Worth 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 DFW to IAH route connects Dallas-Fort Worth, United States with Houston, United States. This short-haul flight covers 225 miles and typically uses regional jets or turboprops.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a SE bearing of 153° from Dallas-Fort Worth.

🛫 About DFW

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) serves Dallas-Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is 225 miles (362 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from DFW to IAH typically take around 56 minutes. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 225 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.