Houston to Dallas (HOU–DAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
Flight Schedule
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Houston to Dallas
2 carriers, 156 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines
156 Flights/wk
240 mi
0h 50m nonstop
-1h behind
113 1-stop hubs
HOU–DAL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and JSX lead the route. The flight covers 240 miles in approximately 0h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 113 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop HOU–DAL service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| WN Southwest Airlines | 130 | 38M, 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h05-2h15 | – | – | |
| XE JSX | 18 | ER4 | 1h05-1h41 | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HOU to DAL direction.
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18
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22
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19
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Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
31
Nonstop flights
156
Outbound / wk
135
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to DAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
113
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
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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.
Reliability
On-Time Performance
What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HOU → DAL
39%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
39%
Arriving
47%
Return
DAL → HOU
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
HOU delays → DAL delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Dallas from Houston
Nearby airports with service to Dallas Love Field.
| Metric | HOU→DAL | IAH→DAL | CLL→DAL |
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| Distance from HOU | – | 24 mi | 92 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 156 | 2 | 1 |
| Flight time | 0h 50m | 1h 39m | 1h 30m |
| Departure OTP | 39% | – | – |
Houston (IAH) to Dallas flights · College Station (CLL) to Dallas flights · Austin (AUS) to Dallas flights
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Dallas Love Field.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Dallas is 1 hour
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Houston.
HOU: CDT · DAL: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in Dallas.
HOU: CDT · DAL: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in Dallas.
Distance & Flight Time
240 mi / 386 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 50m to 2h 15m.
Facts
HOU–DAL Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Houston to Dallas route.
Route details
Distance240 mi / 386 km
Flight time0h 50m to 2h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights156 out / 135 return
1-stop connections113 hubs
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: DAL
Full nameDallas Love Field
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about HOU to DAL flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Dallas Love Field take approximately 0h 50m to 2h 15m. The route covers 240 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Southwest Airlines and JSX.
There are approximately 156 nonstop flights per week from HOU to DAL. The return direction has about 135 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AFW, CXO, IAH, T89, MDD, ICT, MKC, NEW, DSM, AMA, PDK, APA, SRQ, MTH, TEX, LUK, ORL, BJC, GDL, RST, RSW, NAS, ASE, SCF, RIL, EGE, BCT, MSP, OPF, GJT, IAD, PBI, APF, SNA, VNY, PSP, EWR, SAV, CLD, BUR, SUA, SUN, BZN, JAC, SBA, TEB, PHL, YYZ, MRY, YYC, SYR, FCA, APC, SEA, STS, SJO, SFO, OKC, OMA, BGI, SAT, JWN, AUS, LIT, MSY, STL, ABQ, SLC, LBB, BHM, PNS, ELP, BNA, TUL, IND, TPA, MCI, DEN, MDW, ECP, MAF, PHX, PIT, FLL, ATL, MEM, SMF, MCO, SAN, LAS, HRL, BWI, LAX, CMH, ONT, VPS, TUS, COS, CHS, DCA, LGA, RDU, SDF, JAX, MIA, OAK, LGB, SJC, PDX, SJD, HCR, HND and CMA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas is 1 hour behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from DAL to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 DAL
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Dallas Love Field (DAL) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and JSX. With 156 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HOU to DAL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HOU to DAL ranges from 0 hours 50 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 240 miles (386 km). There are approximately 156 weekly flights outbound and 135 return, totaling 291 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
113 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via AFW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), College Station (CLL) and Austin (AUS).