Birmingham to Houston (BHM–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN3825
WN Southwest
7M8
5:00 AM
EDT
6:55 AM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3110
WN Southwest
738
11:35 AM
EDT
1:35 PM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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WN500
WN Southwest
7S7
12:00 PM
EDT
1:55 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN447
WN Southwest
7S7
12:00 PM
EDT
1:55 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN1157
WN Southwest
7S7
12:05 PM
EDT
2:00 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN3886
WN Southwest
7S7
7:55 PM
EDT
9:55 PM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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WN3056
WN Southwest
737
10:15 AM
CDT T4
11:50 AM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN3695
WN Southwest
7S7
10:25 AM
CDT
12:05 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1079
WN Southwest
737
11:10 AM
CDT T2
12:45 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1746
WN Southwest
7M8
11:20 AM
CDT
1:00 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN2215
WN Southwest
7S7
1:20 PM
CDT
3:00 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN3667
WN Southwest
7M8
3:10 PM
CDT
4:50 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN2691
WN Southwest
73H
3:45 PM
CDT
5:20 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN3930
WN Southwest
7S7
8:40 PM
CDT
10:15 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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Birmingham to Houston
1 carrier, 20 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 20 Flights/wk 570 mi 1h 55m nonstop -1h behind 47 1-stop hubs

BHM–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 570 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BHM–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 19 738, 7M8, 7S7 1h55-2h 77%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (19 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, BHM to HOU direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BHM to HOU.
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One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
989
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
BHM → HOU
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
60%
Return
HOU → BHM
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
54%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BHM delays → HOU delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from Birmingham

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric BHM→HOU ATL→HOU PDK→HOU
Distance from BHM 134 mi 142 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 5
Weekly flights 20 116 1
Flight time 1h 55m 1h 36m 1h 50m
Departure OTP 77%
Airports within 200 miles of BHM with service to William P. Hobby Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Houston is 1 hour behind Birmingham.
BHM: EDT · HOU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
570 mi / 917 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m to 2h 45m.

BHM–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Birmingham to Houston route.
Route details
Distance570 mi / 917 km
Flight time1h 55m to 2h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights20 out / 19 return
1-stop connections47 hubs
Origin: BHM
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 m
Destination: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BHM to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 1h 55m to 2h 45m. The route covers 570 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 20 nonstop flights per week from BHM to HOU. The return direction has about 19 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PNS, MEM, BTR, PDK, APF, MCI, UST, TUL, SSI, SRQ, CLT, LUK, SAV, PBI, CHS, AUS, VRB, SUA, IND, FLL, IAD, PHL, RDU, TEB, ORD, BZN, SAL, JAC, SAN, SJU, SJC, DFW, MIA, ATL, BNA, MCO, DAL, MDW, TPA, DEN, LGA, BWI, DCA, LAS, PHX, FTW and ADS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 1 hour behind Birmingham.
Yes, return flights from HOU to BHM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ATL and PDK. 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 BHM to HOU

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BHM to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BHM to HOU ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 570 miles (917 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 39 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PNS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlanta (ATL) and Atlanta (PDK).