Is a 2-Hour Layover Enough at IAH?
George Bush Intercontinental — Houston
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Tight — 13% miss rate
Maybe — a 2 hours layover at IAH is tight but doable.
13%
Miss Rate
79%
On-Time Rate
76m
Avg Delay
Why 120 Minutes Is Tight at IAH
Your 120-minute connection at IAH is doable but doesn't leave much margin for error. If your first flight is more than 65 minutes late, it could get stressful.
·Airport reliability: IAH has a 79% on-time rate
+Comfortable buffer: Your 120-minute layover is well above the 55-minute minimum
−High average delay: When flights are late at IAH, the average delay is 76 minutes
Minimum Connection Time at IAH
55m
Domestic
120m
International
Your 120-minute layover gives you 65 minutes of buffer above the 55-minute domestic minimum. That's a comfortable buffer for most situations.
Terminal Transfers at IAH
How to transfer: Skyway automated train connects Terminals A, B, C, and E. Terminal D connected via walkway from C.
Transfer time: 5-10 minutes between most terminals via Skyway
✓TSA re-screening: Not required between terminals — All terminals are connected post-security via the Skyway train system. International arrivals in Terminals C and D can connect to domestic flights without re-screening.
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What to Do Instead
- →Look for itineraries with 142+ minute layovers at IAH
- →Consider a direct flight if available
- →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
- →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often
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