George Bush Intercontinental to Kahului
3820 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 8h 05m with 8 airlines operating direct service from George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) to Kahului (OGG). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $449 return), with peak prices in August (around $1347). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from George Bush Intercontinental
Houston George Bush Intercontinental is United Airlines' second-largest hub after Newark, with five terminals and a Skytrain people mover connecting them. METRO's bus 102 runs from the airport to downtown Houston in around 50 minutes; light rail does not extend to IAH. International long-haul through Houston is heaviest to Latin America (over 30 destinations) and Europe, with Lufthansa, KLM, Air France and British Airways all operating daily and growing Middle East service via Qatar, Emirates and Turkish.
Arriving in Maui
Maui's Kahului Airport sits in the centre of the island, 3 miles from Kahului town and 25 miles from Lahaina. There is no rail or significant public transit on Maui — rideshare and rental cars dominate. Mainland US fares peak in summer and over Christmas–New Year; mid-September through October is reliably the cheapest window. Most flights are mainland US direct or inter-island via Hawaiian Airlines from HNL.
Who flies IAH to OGG?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| United Airlines | UA | 8h 05m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 8h 05m | Economy |
| Lufthansa | LH | 8h 05m | Economy |
| Air France | AF | 8h 05m | Economy |
| KLM | KL | 8h 05m | Economy |
| Qatar Airways | QR | 8h 05m | Economy |
| Emirates | EK | 8h 05m | Economy |
| Turkish Airlines | TK | 8h 05m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly IAH→OGG
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Houston to Maui FAQs
Direct flights from George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) to Kahului (OGG) take approximately 8h 05m for the 3820-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $449. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
8 carriers operate direct service from George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) to Kahului (OGG): United Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa, Air France, KLM and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — United Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No — United States is domestic travel for US citizens. A US passport is not required for the 50 states, DC or US territories (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands), though Real ID-compliant ID is required at TSA from May 2025.
Kahului (OGG) is the primary international airport for Maui. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.