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

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148 mi airlines charter/private 24/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 21 flights Verified 4m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: Air Century.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
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
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

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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 2h 51m CWGEJALBQ EJALXJWN Dallas (DAL) to Austin flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 3h 22m AAASBA AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Austin flights
MAF Midland 3h 23m WN WN Midland (MAF) to Austin flights
OKC Oklahoma City 3h 25m WN WN Oklahoma City (OKC) to Austin flights
MSY New Orleans 3h 39m WN DLWN New Orleans (MSY) to Austin flights
HRL Harlingen 4h WN WN Harlingen (HRL) to Austin flights
ELP El Paso 4h 30m WN UAWN El Paso (ELP) to Austin flights
STL St Louis 4h 45m WN WN St Louis (STL) to Austin flights
PNS Pensacola 5h WN WN Pensacola (PNS) to Austin flights
BNA Nashville 5h 5m WN AMDLWN Nashville (BNA) to Austin flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Austin
3 carriers, 24 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 148 mi 0h 55m nonstop

HOU–AUS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 148 miles in approximately 0h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HOU–AUS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 23 737, 7M8, 7S7 0h55-1h 60%
DL Delta Air Lines 1 60% SkyTeam
SGX SGX 1 60%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SGX + WN (24 flights/wk, 96%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 4%)
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 AUS direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
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
13
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to AUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
68
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,433
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 → AUS
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
91%
Return
AUS → HOU
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. HOU delays → AUS delays →

Other ways to reach Austin from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Metric HOU→AUS IAH→AUS CLL→AUS
Distance from HOU 24 mi 92 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 13 1
Weekly flights 24 166
Flight time 0h 55m 0h 57m 1h 18m
Departure OTP 60%
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in Austin.
Distance & Flight Time
148 mi / 238 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 55m gate to gate.
Getting from AUS

CapMetro Route 20 to downtown Congress Ave costs $1.25 and takes 30–35 minutes. Buses depart from outside the terminal on the lower level. Last bus around midnight; late arrivals need a ride-share.Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level (follow signs to TNCs). Fares run $20–30 to downtown, 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis at the curb: $30–40. Rental car desks are in the main terminal; the QTA (Quick Turnaround Area) is a short shuttle ride. Afternoon and evening arrivals may face longer drive times due to city congestion.

Austin Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers. July and August average 36–38°C with heat indices that can reach 43°C. Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 7–17°C. Austin is vulnerable to rare but severe ice storms. Winter Storm Uri (2021) is the benchmark for worst-case disruption, and they can paralyze the city and airport.

Severe thunderstorms peak April through May with hail and tornado risk. Spring storm systems can cause significant ground delays. October and November are the most reliably stable months.

HOU–AUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Austin route.
Route details
Distance148 mi / 238 km
Flight time0h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights24 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: AUS
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to AUS flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Austin Bergstrom International Airport take about 0h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 148 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from HOU to AUS: Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, 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, Dallas Fort Worth and Midland International Air and Space Port.
Yes, return flights from AUS to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH, CLL and CRP. 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 AUS

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HOU to AUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to AUS is about 0 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 148 miles (238 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 21 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, Dallas Fort Worth and Midland International Air and Space Port. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), College Station (CLL) and Corpus Christi (CRP).