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

ABQ Airport Page →
759 mi airlines charter/private 22/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 18 flights Verified 1h ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN123
WN Southwest
B38M
5:30 AM
MDT
8:29 AM
CDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1519
WN Southwest
73H
6:20 AM
MDT
9:30 AM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN204
WN Southwest
73H
6:30 AM
MDT
9:40 AM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN126
WN Southwest
73H
10:30 AM
MDT
1:40 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN313
WN Southwest
B38M
11:05 AM
MDT
2:15 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN310
WN Southwest
7M8
11:05 AM
MDT
2:15 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1640
WN Southwest
738
4:50 PM
MDT
8:00 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN127
WN Southwest
73H
5:31 PM
MDT
8:36 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1943
WN Southwest
7M8
7:15 AM
CDT
8:20 AM
MDT
2h 5m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN284
WN Southwest
7S7
8:10 AM
CDT
9:20 AM
MDT
2h 10m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1159
WN Southwest
7S7
8:10 AM
CDT
9:20 AM
MDT
2h 10m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1476
WN Southwest
73H
8:15 AM
CDT
9:25 AM
MDT
2h 10m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN17
WN Southwest
737
12:50 PM
CDT T4
2:00 PM
MDT
2h 10m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1944
WN Southwest
73H
2:40 PM
CDT
3:55 PM
MDT
2h 15m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN102
WN Southwest
7S7
3:15 PM
CDT
4:30 PM
MDT
2h 15m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4972
WN Southwest
7S7
4:30 PM
CDT
5:45 PM
MDT
2h 15m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4708
WN Southwest
7M8
6:25 PM
CDT
7:35 PM
MDT
2h 10m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4703
WN Southwest
73H
11:33 PM
CDT T4
12:56 AM+1
MDT
2h 23m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SAT San Antonio 3h 42m EJAWN LXJWN San Antonio (SAT) to Houston flights
AUS Austin 3h 45m AACSIWN WN Austin (AUS) to Houston flights
DAL Dallas 3h 45m WN WNXE Dallas (DAL) to Houston flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 1m AAAYBA AABAEJA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston flights
PHX Phoenix 4h 43m AAASPD EJAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Houston flights
DEN Denver 4h 53m ACCMUA EJAWN Denver (DEN) to Houston flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 21m WN EJAWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Houston flights
MDW Chicago 6h 5m WN SBEVJAWN Chicago (MDW) to Houston flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 8m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Houston flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 15m AFDLVS WN Salt Lake City (SLC) to Houston flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Albuquerque to Houston
1 carrier, 22 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 759 mi 2h 10m nonstop +1h ahead

ABQ–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 759 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 22 738, 73H, 7M8, B38M 1h59-2h10 88%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (22 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
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
23
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ABQ to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,144
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ABQ → HOU
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
88%
Return
HOU → ABQ
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ABQ delays → HOU delays →

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 4 2
Weekly flights 22 1
Flight time 2h 10m 1h 53m 1h 44m
Departure OTP 88%
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 2h 10m gate to gate.

ABQ–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albuquerque to Houston route.
Route details
Distance759 mi / 1,221 km
Flight time2h 10m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights22 out / 23 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 759 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ABQ to HOU: Southwest Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include San Antonio, Austin Bergstrom and Dallas Love Field.
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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ABQ to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABQ to HOU is about 2 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 759 miles (1,221 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 45 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via San Antonio, Austin Bergstrom and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Fe (SAF), Durango (DRO) and Roswell (ROW).