Austin to Houston (AUS–DWH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Austin to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 126 mi 23h 29m nonstop +1h ahead 13 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between AUS and DWH, connecting options are available through 13 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUS to DWH.
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One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
AUS → DWH
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
DWH → AUS
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AUS delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Houston is 1 hour ahead of Austin.
AUS: MDT · DWH: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 7:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
126 mi / 203 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 23h 29m.
Getting to AUS

CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.

AUS–DWH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Austin to Houston route.
Route details
Distance126 mi / 203 km
Flight time23h 29m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: AUS
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m
Destination: DWH
IATA / ICAODWH / KDWH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Elevation152 ft / 46 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUS to DWH flights.
Nonstop flights from Austin Bergstrom International Airport to David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport take approximately 23h 29m. The route covers 126 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from AUS to DWH.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, PNS, ATL, SRQ, FLL, PBI, CMH, LAS, SAN, MIA, IAD, DAL and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 1 hour ahead of Austin.
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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 AUS to DWH

Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

AUS to DWH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUS to DWH ranges from 23 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 126 miles (203 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MEM.