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

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570 mi airlines 19/wk
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WN3056
WN Southwest
737
10:15 AM
CDT T4
11:50 AM
EDT
1h 35m
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WN3695
WN Southwest
7S7
10:25 AM
CDT
12:05 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1079
WN Southwest
737
11:10 AM
CDT T2
12:45 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1746
WN Southwest
7M8
11:20 AM
CDT
1:00 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN2215
WN Southwest
7S7
1:20 PM
CDT
3:00 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN3667
WN Southwest
7M8
3:10 PM
CDT
4:50 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN2691
WN Southwest
73H
3:45 PM
CDT
5:20 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN3930
WN Southwest
7S7
8:40 PM
CDT
10:15 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN3825
WN Southwest
7M8
5:00 AM
EDT
6:55 AM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN3110
WN Southwest
738
11:35 AM
EDT
1:35 PM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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WN447
WN Southwest
7S7
12:00 PM
EDT
1:55 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN500
WN Southwest
7S7
12:00 PM
EDT
1:55 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN1157
WN Southwest
7S7
12:05 PM
EDT
2:00 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN3886
WN Southwest
7S7
7:55 PM
EDT
9:55 PM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Houston to Birmingham
1 carrier, 19 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 19 Flights/wk 570 mi 1h 35m nonstop +1h ahead 44 1-stop hubs

HOU–BHM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 570 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 19 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h35-1h40 92%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (19 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to BHM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
948
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
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
Arriving
43%
Return
BHM → HOU
46%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
46%
Arriving
60%
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 CRP→BHM
Distance from HOU 24 mi 187 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 1
Weekly flights 19 86 1
Flight time 1h 35m 0h 36m 2h 30m
Departure OTP 92%
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Birmingham is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
HOU: CDT · BHM: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Birmingham.
Distance & Flight Time
570 mi / 917 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m to 1h 40m.

HOU–BHM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Birmingham route.
Route details
Distance570 mi / 917 km
Flight time1h 35m to 1h 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights19 out / 20 return
1-stop connections44 hubs
Origin: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: BHM
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 approximately 1h 35m to 1h 40m. The route covers 570 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 19 nonstop flights per week from HOU to BHM. The return direction has about 20 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NEW, MKC, JAN, MSY, PDK, MEM, PNS, PBI, FLL, CRW, CRP, APF, HPN, TEB, LBB, IAD, STL, SUA, BCT, ICT, ELP, PHL, PVR, SAL, FCA, SLC, MIA, LAX, ATL, BNA, DAL, MCO, DFW, IAH, DEN, MDW, TPA, LGA, PHX, BWI, DCA, LAS, BTR and SAV. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Birmingham is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
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 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 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HOU to BHM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to BHM ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 570 miles (917 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 39 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via NEW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH) and Corpus Christi (CRP).