Albuquerque to Houston (ABQ–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN2701
WN Southwest
738
6:30 AM
MDT
9:40 AM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1085
WN Southwest
73H
10:55 AM
MDT
2:00 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2363
WN Southwest
73H
2:05 PM
MDT
5:10 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3457
WN Southwest
7M8
4:27 PM
MDT
7:26 PM
CDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2286
WN Southwest
737
7:58 AM
CDT
9:16 AM
MDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3788
WN Southwest
7S7
9:30 AM
CDT
10:45 AM
MDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2287
WN Southwest
B38M
2:43 PM
CDT
3:56 PM
MDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1732
WN Southwest
7S7
8:40 PM
CDT
10:00 PM
MDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Albuquerque to Houston
1 carrier, 19 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 19 Flights/wk 759 mi 1h 59m nonstop +1h ahead 58 1-stop hubs

ABQ–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 759 miles in approximately 1h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 58 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ABQ–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 19 738, 73H, 7M8 1h59-2h10 87%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (19 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ABQ to HOU direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ABQ to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
994
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Houston from Albuquerque

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric ABQ→HOU SAF→HOU DRO→HOU
Distance from ABQ 49 mi 159 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 1
Weekly flights 19 1
Flight time 1h 59m 1h 28m 1h 51m
Departure OTP 87%
Airports within 200 miles of ABQ with service to William P. Hobby Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Houston is 1 hour ahead of Albuquerque.
ABQ: MDT · HOU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Albuquerque, it's 7:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
759 mi / 1,221 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 59m to 2h 10m.

ABQ–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albuquerque to Houston route.
Route details
Distance759 mi / 1,221 km
Flight time1h 59m to 2h 10m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights19 out / 20 return
1-stop connections58 hubs
Origin: ABQ
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m
Destination: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ABQ to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Albuquerque International Sunport to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 1h 59m to 2h 10m. The route covers 759 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 19 nonstop flights per week from ABQ to HOU. The return direction has about 20 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DSI, ROW, ELP, LBB, SNA, ASE, CLD, APA, QRO, OKC, CVG, STL, GCM, TRM, EGE, MCI, OGD, MRY, CLE, PSP, MLI, BHM, SJD, LGB, CHS, TPA, PHL, RNO, SJC, YYC, ORD, IND, STS, SMF, MCO, BUR, SFO, MIA, IAD, MSP, HWD, BFI, PIT, MDW, DFW, AUS, BWI, DAL, SAN, LAS, LAX, DEN, PHX, BNA, ATL, SLC, OAK and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 1 hour ahead of Albuquerque.
Yes, return flights from HOU to ABQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAF, DRO and ROW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ABQ to HOU

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ABQ to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABQ to HOU ranges from 1 hours 59 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 759 miles (1,221 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 39 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

58 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DSI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Fe (SAF), Durango (DRO) and Roswell (ROW).