Dallas to Houston (DAL–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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Dallas to Houston
3 carriers, 134 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines
134 Flights/wk
240 mi
0h 20m nonstop
+1h ahead
125 1-stop hubs
DAL–HOU is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, JSX and TWY lead the route. The flight covers 240 miles in approximately 0h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 125 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop DAL–HOU service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| WN Southwest Airlines | 109 | 38M, 737, 738, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h10-1h20 | – | – | |
| XE JSX | 20 | E145, ER4 | 1h15 | – | – | |
| TWY TWY | 1 | – | 0h20 | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DAL to HOU direction.
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16
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Afternoon/evening departures
31
Nonstop flights
134
Outbound / wk
155
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAL to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
125
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,172
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.
Reliability
On-Time Performance
What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DAL → HOU
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
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HOU → DAL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
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100%
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OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
DAL delays → HOU delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Houston from Dallas
Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
| Metric | DAL→HOU | DFW→HOU | FTW→HOU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DAL | – | 12 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 134 | 109 | 1 |
| Flight time | 0h 20m | 0h 21m | 23h 49m |
| Departure OTP | 67% | – | – |
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston flights · Fort Worth (FTW) to Houston flights · Waco (ACT) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of DAL with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Houston is 1 hour
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Dallas.
DAL: MDT · HOU: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas, it's 7:00 PM in Houston.
DAL: MDT · HOU: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas, it's 7:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
240 mi / 386 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 20m to 23h 45m.
Facts
DAL–HOU Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Dallas to Houston route.
Route details
Distance240 mi / 386 km
Flight time0h 20m to 23h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights134 out / 155 return
1-stop connections125 hubs
Origin: DAL
Full nameDallas Love Field
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 m
Destination: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about DAL to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Love Field to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 0h 20m to 23h 45m. The route covers 240 miles.
There are approximately 134 nonstop flights per week from DAL to HOU. The return direction has about 155 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MHK, SAF, CRP, PDK, TEX, FNL, LEX, BJC, GCM, ASE, EGE, SSI, LUK, APF, SRQ, PBI, PWK, USA, GRR, PVR, SJD, FMY, MTJ, SUA, YYZ, OPF, CLE, IAD, YHM, EYW, PSP, TYS, TLC, NAS, APA, OGD, BCT, CLT, VNY, RSW, HPN, JAC, SCF, SBA, BZN, MSP, MMU, TEB, SUN, ALB, FCA, BUR, MRY, LIR, ORF, SJO, YUL, SNA, ORD, SFO, BOS, YVR, PHL, VPS, SJU, SXM, BGI, MEM, SAT, STL, IND, PNS, MSY, AUS, ATL, BNA, BHM, TUS, FLL, TUL, OKC, RDU, MIA, MCI, MCO, ECP, MDW, TPA, SJC, LAX, PHX, ABQ, JAN, LAS, JAX, CHS, MAF, ELP, OAK, BWI, SAN, DEN, COS, SLC, HRL, DCA, LBB, OMA, LIT, SMF, SAV, ONT, CMH, LGA, SDF, NEW, LGB, CUN, BTR, DSI, MKC, PIT, PLS, JWN and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 1 hour ahead of Dallas.
Yes, return flights from HOU to DAL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 DAL to HOU
Dallas Love Field (DAL) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from TWY, Southwest Airlines and JSX. With 134 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DAL to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DAL to HOU ranges from 0 hours 20 minutes to 23 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 240 miles (386 km). There are approximately 134 weekly flights outbound and 155 return, totaling 289 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
125 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MHK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Fort Worth (FTW) and Waco (ACT).