Houston to Albuquerque (HOU–ABQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN2286
WN Southwest
737
7:58 AM
CDT
9:16 AM
MDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3788
WN Southwest
7S7
9:30 AM
CDT
10:45 AM
MDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2287
WN Southwest
B38M
2:43 PM
CDT
3:56 PM
MDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1732
WN Southwest
7S7
8:40 PM
CDT
10:00 PM
MDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2701
WN Southwest
738
6:30 AM
MDT
9:40 AM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN1085
WN Southwest
73H
10:55 AM
MDT
2:00 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN2363
WN Southwest
73H
2:05 PM
MDT
5:10 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN3457
WN Southwest
7M8
4:27 PM
MDT
7:26 PM
CDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Houston to Albuquerque
1 carrier, 20 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 20 Flights/wk 759 mi 2h 13m nonstop -1h behind 69 1-stop hubs

HOU–ABQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 759 miles in approximately 2h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 69 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HOU–ABQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 20 737, 7S7, B38M 2h13-2h20 93%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (20 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, HOU to ABQ direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to ABQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
69
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,065
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.

Other ways to reach Albuquerque from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Albuquerque International Sunport.
Metric HOU→ABQ IAH→ABQ AUS→ABQ
Distance from HOU 24 mi 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 3
Weekly flights 20 50 20
Flight time 2h 13m 2h 17m 1h 55m
Departure OTP 93%
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Albuquerque International Sunport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Albuquerque is 1 hour behind Houston.
HOU: CDT · ABQ: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in Albuquerque.
Distance & Flight Time
759 mi / 1,221 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 13m to 2h 20m.

HOU–ABQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Albuquerque route.
Route details
Distance759 mi / 1,221 km
Flight time2h 13m to 2h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights20 out / 19 return
1-stop connections69 hubs
Origin: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: ABQ
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to ABQ flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport take approximately 2h 13m to 2h 20m. The route covers 759 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 20 nonstop flights per week from HOU to ABQ. The return direction has about 19 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AFW, SAT, OKC, LBB, MAF, SUS, ELP, DRO, GUP, GRK, ASE, SCF, ICT, RIL, COS, FLG, APA, EFD, LRD, MSY, MCI, PWA, MEM, SNA, CHA, SDF, LNK, PVR, TUS, SAV, CHS, LUK, OPF, SMF, SEA, ORD, DSI, BEH, SFO, MCO, IND, PDX, SJC, PHL, IAD, TPA, MIA, STL, FLL, JFK, MSP, CMA, DFW, HND, SLC, LAX, DEN, PHX, DAL, AUS, ATL, LAS, IAH, SAN, OAK, BNA, MDW, BWI and BUR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Albuquerque is 1 hour behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from ABQ to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH, AUS and GRK. 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 HOU to ABQ

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

HOU to ABQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to ABQ ranges from 2 hours 13 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 759 miles (1,221 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 39 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

69 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via AFW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), Austin (AUS) and Fort Cavazos (GRK).