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

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148 mi airlines charter/private 21/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 21 flights Verified 51m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN301
WN Southwest
7M8
5:40 AM
CDT
6:40 AM
CDT
1h
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4098
WN Southwest
7M8
12:40 PM
CDT
1:45 PM
CDT
1h 5m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN478
WN Southwest
7S7
12:40 PM
CDT
1:45 PM
CDT
1h 5m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4392
WN Southwest
B38M
12:45 PM
CDT
1:45 PM
CDT
1h
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1848
WN Southwest
7S7
12:55 PM
CDT
2:00 PM
CDT
1h 5m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1016
WN Southwest
7M8
4:35 PM
CDT
5:40 PM
CDT
1h 5m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4255
WN Southwest
7M8
6:54 PM
CDT
7:56 PM
CDT
1h 2m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1576
WN Southwest
7S7
9:00 PM
CDT
10:05 PM
CDT
1h 5m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN488
WN Southwest
7S7
8:05 AM
CDT
9:00 AM
CDT
0h 55m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1806
WN Southwest
7S7
8:15 AM
CDT
9:10 AM
CDT
0h 55m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN270
WN Southwest
737
9:25 AM
CDT T2
10:20 AM
CDT
0h 55m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1919
WN Southwest
7M8
10:00 AM
CDT
10:55 AM
CDT
0h 55m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1695
WN Southwest
7S7
10:25 AM
CDT
11:20 AM
CDT
0h 55m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN256
WN Southwest
7S7
11:00 AM
CDT
11:55 AM
CDT
0h 55m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN352
WN Southwest
7S7
2:40 PM
CDT T2
3:40 PM
CDT
1h
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1789
WN Southwest
7M8
3:55 PM
CDT
4:50 PM
CDT
0h 55m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2081
WN Southwest
7S7
6:30 PM
CDT
7:25 PM
CDT
0h 55m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2988
WN Southwest
7M8
9:20 PM
CDT T2
10:20 PM
CDT
1h
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4169
WN Southwest
7S7
9:25 PM
CDT
10:20 PM
CDT
0h 55m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4610
WN Southwest
7S7
10:40 PM
CDT
11:35 PM
CDT
0h 55m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1953
WN Southwest
7S7
10:55 PM
CDT
11:50 PM
CDT
0h 55m
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
DAL Dallas 3h 5m WN WNXE Dallas (DAL) to Houston flights
HRL Harlingen 3h 20m WN WN Harlingen (HRL) to Houston flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 3h 20m AAAFAS AABAEJA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston flights
MSY New Orleans 3h 27m AMDLWN WN New Orleans (MSY) to Houston flights
ECP Panama City Beach 4h 35m DLEJATCN WN Panama City Beach (ECP) to Houston flights
BNA Nashville 4h 55m AMDLEJA WN Nashville (BNA) to Houston flights
PNS Pensacola 5h 8m WN SCMUDWN Pensacola (PNS) to Houston flights
ABQ Albuquerque 5h 10m WN WN Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston flights
ELP El Paso 5h 10m WN WN El Paso (ELP) to Houston flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 20m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Houston flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Austin to Houston
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 148 mi 1h 5m nonstop

AUS–HOU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 148 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AUS–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 21 7M8, 7S7, B38M 1h-1h05 100%
TWY TWY 1 100%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY + 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, AUS to HOU direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
24
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUS to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,351
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
AUS → HOU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
HOU → AUS
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AUS delays → HOU delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from Austin

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric AUS→HOU SAT→HOU CLL→HOU
Distance from AUS 67 mi 82 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 9 2
Weekly flights 21 29
Flight time 1h 5m 0h 37m 0h 31m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of AUS with service to William P. Hobby Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Houston is 0 hours the same as Austin.
AUS: CDT · HOU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 6:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
148 mi / 238 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m gate to gate.
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–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Austin to Houston route.
Route details
Distance148 mi / 238 km
Flight time1h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 24 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AUS
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m
Destination: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUS to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Austin Bergstrom International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take about 1h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 148 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from AUS to HOU: Southwest Airlines, and others.
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 Dallas Love Field, Valley and Dallas Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from HOU to AUS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAT, CLL and ACT. 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 AUS to HOU

Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

AUS to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUS to HOU is about 1 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 148 miles (238 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 45 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field, Valley and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Antonio (SAT), College Station (CLL) and Waco (ACT).