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 0h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 197 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 24 | 737, 73H, 7S7, B38M | 1h-1h05 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Houston from Austin
| Metric | AUS→HOU | SAT→HOU | CLL→HOU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 67 mi | 82 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 25 | 25 | 1 |
| Flight time | 0h 31m | 1h | 0h 29m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
AUS: CDT · HOU: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 6:00 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 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
AUS to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to HOU ranges from 0 hours 31 minutes to 1 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 148 miles (238 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 50 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
197 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via CXO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Antonio (SAT), College Station (CLL) and Waco (ACT).