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

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570 mi airlines charter/private 10/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 1h ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN432
WN Southwest
7M8
10:15 AM
CDT
12:00 PM
CDT
1h 45m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN486
WN Southwest
73H
10:20 AM
CDT
12:05 PM
CDT
1h 45m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN425
WN Southwest
737
1:30 PM
CDT T5
3:15 PM
CDT
1h 45m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN437
WN Southwest
7M8
2:00 PM
CDT T5
3:45 PM
CDT
1h 45m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2635
WN Southwest
7S7
7:15 PM
CDT T4
9:05 PM
CDT
1h 50m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1924
WN Southwest
7M8
8:40 PM
CDT
10:25 PM
CDT
1h 45m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1763
WN Southwest
7M8
5:25 AM
CDT
7:10 AM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2322
WN Southwest
7M8
5:25 AM
CDT
7:10 AM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN434
WN Southwest
73H
12:05 PM
CDT
1:50 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4517
WN Southwest
738
12:40 PM
CDT
2:30 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN582
WN Southwest
7S7
6:50 PM
CDT
8:35 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN420
WN Southwest
B38M
8:00 PM
CDT
9:45 PM
CDT
1h 45m
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 3h 41m CWGEJALBQ LXJWN Dallas (DAL) to Birmingham flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 47m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Birmingham flights
BNA Nashville 3h 50m WN WN Nashville (BNA) to Birmingham flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 9m AAASBA AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Birmingham flights
MCO Orlando 4h 53m WN WN Orlando (MCO) to Birmingham flights
MDW Chicago 5h 10m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Birmingham flights
SAT San Antonio 5h 15m EJAVJAWN DL San Antonio (SAT) to Birmingham flights
MIA Miami 5h 50m WN AAEJAIB Miami (MIA) to Birmingham flights
DEN Denver 5h 58m WN UAWN Denver (DEN) to Birmingham flights
TPA Tampa 6h 20m EJMWN EJAWN Tampa (TPA) to Birmingham flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Houston to Birmingham
1 carrier, 10 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 570 mi 1h 45m nonstop

HOU–BHM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 570 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HOU–BHM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 10 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h45-1h50 69%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (10 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 BHM direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to BHM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
971
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 → BHM
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Arriving
85%
Return
BHM → HOU
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → BHM delays →

Other ways to reach Birmingham from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Metric HOU→BHM IAH→BHM AUS→BHM
Distance from HOU 24 mi 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 7 6
Weekly flights 10 97 1
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 50m 2h 46m
Departure OTP 69%
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

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

HOU–BHM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Birmingham route.
Route details
Distance570 mi / 917 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights10 out / 10 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: BHM
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to BHM flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport take about 1h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 570 miles.
1 airline operates flights from HOU to BHM: Southwest Airlines.
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, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Nashville.
Yes, return flights from BHM to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH, AUS 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 BHM

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HOU to BHM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to BHM is about 1 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 570 miles (917 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), Austin (AUS) and Corpus Christi (CRP).