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

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759 mi airlines 38/wk
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WN3343
WN Southwest
7M8
6:20 AM
MST
9:25 AM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN2701
WN Southwest
73H
6:35 AM
MST
9:45 AM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN2979
WN Southwest
737
10:45 AM
MST
1:50 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN1085
WN Southwest
73H
10:55 AM
MST
2:00 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1008
WN Southwest
7M8
11:28 AM
MST
2:25 PM
CDT
0h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3457
WN Southwest
7M8
3:10 PM
MST
6:15 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN3324
WN Southwest
7M8
3:15 PM
MST
6:25 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN2391
WN Southwest
737
4:30 PM
MST
7:35 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN3169
WN Southwest
7M8
4:40 PM
MST
7:45 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2363
WN Southwest
7S7
4:40 PM
MST
7:45 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN2524
WN Southwest
7S7
8:05 AM
CDT
9:30 AM
MST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2286
WN Southwest
73H
8:45 AM
CDT
10:05 AM
MST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2287
WN Southwest
7M8
3:30 PM
CDT
4:45 PM
MST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1732
WN Southwest
7S7
8:40 PM
CDT
10:00 PM
MST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN3964
WN Southwest
7S7
9:15 PM
CDT T4
10:35 PM
MST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2621
WN Southwest
7M8
11:27 PM
CDT
12:36 AM+1
MST
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Albuquerque to Houston
1 carrier, 38 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 38 Flights/wk 759 mi 0h 57m nonstop +2h ahead 35 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 0h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 35 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 38 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 0h57-2h10 67%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (38 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
6
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
38
Outbound / wk
34
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ABQ to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
937
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
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
69%
Return
HOU → ABQ
39%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
39%
Arriving
84%
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
Distance from ABQ 49 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 38 1
Flight time 0h 57m 1h 45m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of ABQ with service to William P. Hobby Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Houston is 2 hours ahead of Albuquerque.
ABQ: MST · HOU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Albuquerque, it's 8:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
759 mi / 1,221 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 57m to 2h 10m.

ABQ–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albuquerque to Houston route.
Route details
Distance759 mi / 1,221 km
Flight time0h 57m to 2h 10m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights38 out / 34 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: ABQ
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m
Destination: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
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 0h 57m to 2h 10m. The route covers 759 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 38 nonstop flights per week from ABQ to HOU. The return direction has about 34 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ELP, LBB, ASE, APA, OGD, PSP, EGE, MRY, SNA, BUR, OKC, SJC, IND, IAD, SFO, ORD, HWD, DFW, MCO, BNA, ATL, MDW, AUS, BWI, DAL, LAS, PHX, SAN, LAX, DEN, MCI, SLC, OAK, SCF and MSP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 2 hours 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. 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 38 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ABQ to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABQ to HOU ranges from 0 hours 57 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 759 miles (1,221 km). There are approximately 38 weekly flights outbound and 34 return, totaling 72 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ELP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Fe (SAF).