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

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759 mi airlines 34/wk
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WN2524
WN Southwest
7S7
8:05 AM
CDT
9:30 AM
MST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2286
WN Southwest
73H
8:45 AM
CDT
10:05 AM
MST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2287
WN Southwest
7M8
3:30 PM
CDT
4:45 PM
MST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1732
WN Southwest
7S7
8:40 PM
CDT
10:00 PM
MST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3964
WN Southwest
7S7
9:15 PM
CDT T4
10:35 PM
MST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2621
WN Southwest
7M8
11:27 PM
CDT
12:36 AM+1
MST
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3343
WN Southwest
7M8
6:20 AM
MST
9:25 AM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2701
WN Southwest
73H
6:35 AM
MST
9:45 AM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2979
WN Southwest
737
10:45 AM
MST
1:50 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN1085
WN Southwest
73H
10:55 AM
MST
2:00 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN1008
WN Southwest
7M8
11:28 AM
MST
2:25 PM
CDT
0h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3457
WN Southwest
7M8
3:10 PM
MST
6:15 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3324
WN Southwest
7M8
3:15 PM
MST
6:25 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2391
WN Southwest
737
4:30 PM
MST
7:35 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3169
WN Southwest
7M8
4:40 PM
MST
7:45 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2363
WN Southwest
7S7
4:40 PM
MST
7:45 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Houston to Albuquerque
1 carrier, 34 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 34 Flights/wk 759 mi 2h 15m nonstop -2h behind 42 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 15m. Beyond nonstop, 42 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 34 73H, 7M8, 7S7 2h15-3h09 100%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (34 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
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
34
Outbound / wk
38
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to ABQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
905
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
HOU → ABQ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
Return
ABQ → HOU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → ABQ delays →

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 1
Weekly flights 34 69 35
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 27m 1h 55m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Albuquerque International Sunport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Albuquerque is 2 hours behind Houston.
HOU: CDT · ABQ: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 4:00 PM in Albuquerque.
Distance & Flight Time
759 mi / 1,221 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m to 3h 9m.

HOU–ABQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Albuquerque route.
Route details
Distance759 mi / 1,221 km
Flight time2h 15m to 3h 9m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights34 out / 38 return
1-stop connections42 hubs
Origin: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: ABQ
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
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 15m to 3h 9m. The route covers 759 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 34 nonstop flights per week from HOU to ABQ. The return direction has about 38 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AFW, OKC, LBB, ELP, GUP, DRO, APA, SCF, TUS, PWA, SDF, PVR, BUR, CHS, SNA, OPF, SEA, IAD, PHL, SFO, OAK, IAH, CMA, DAL, DFW, SLC, AUS, DEN, LAS, TPA, MCO, PHX, BWI, MDW, ATL, SAN, LAX, BNA, FLL, MCI, STL and PDX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Albuquerque is 2 hours 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 and AUS. 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 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

HOU to ABQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to ABQ ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 759 miles (1,221 km). There are approximately 34 weekly flights outbound and 38 return, totaling 72 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

42 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) and Austin (AUS).