Cincinnati to Houston flights
Houston lies 1,438 km (893 mi) south-west of Cincinnati, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 36 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Cincinnati | Houston | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 311,097 | 2.3 million |
| Elevation | 267 m (876 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | CVG, 16 km out | HOU, 16 km out |
| Postal codes | 45201–45999 | 77001–77299 |
Clocks in Houston are 1 h behind Cincinnati right now, so a 2 h 36 min journey lands only 1 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Cincinnati
Cincinnati is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 12,001-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK, 9 km), James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY, 90 km).
Arriving in Houston
Houston is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,602 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH, 25 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William P. Hobby Airport | HOU | 16 km (10 mi) | 7,602 ft | 46 ft |
| George Bush Intercontinental Airport | IAH | 25 km (16 mi) | 12,001 ft | 97 ft |
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Staying in Houston
Our booking partner lists 2,017+ places to stay in Houston (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 756 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (299), and 14 are five-star. Across 481 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 233,289 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Houston from Cincinnati?
1,438 km (893 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Cincinnati.
How long does it take to get from Cincinnati to Houston by air?
About 2 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cincinnati and Houston?
Houston is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Which airports are used for Cincinnati to Houston flights?
Typically Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU); Houston also has IAH.
Where can I stay in Houston?
Our booking partner lists 2,017+ places to stay in Houston, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.