Austin to Houston (AUS–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AUS–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 148 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 104 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 40 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h-1h05 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Houston from Austin
| Metric | AUS→HOU | SAT→HOU | ACT→HOU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 67 mi | 101 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 41 | 42 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h | 0h 36m | 23h 33m |
| Departure OTP | 44% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
AUS: MDT · HOU: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 7:00 PM in Houston.
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–HOU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUS to HOU
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AUS to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to HOU ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes to 23 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 148 miles (238 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 50 return, totaling 91 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
104 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CRP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Antonio (SAT), Waco (ACT) and Corpus Christi (CRP).