Houston to Liberia (HOU–LIR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

HOU Airport Page →
1,458 mi airlines charter/private 9/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 1h ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
✓
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WN566
WN Southwest
B38M
8:30 AM
CDT
10:45 AM
CST
3h 15m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN691
WN Southwest
B38M
10:57 AM
CDT T5
1:10 PM
CST
3h 13m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN567
WN Southwest
7M8
12:29 PM
CST
4:58 PM
CDT
3h 29m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
WN817
WN Southwest
7M8
2:30 PM
CST
7:00 PM
CDT
3h 30m
—
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
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 26m AAASBA → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Liberia flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 55m AFAMDL → DL Atlanta (ATL) to Liberia flights
DEN Denver 8h 45m WN → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Liberia flights
LAX Los Angeles 10h 5m WN → ASUA Los Angeles (LAX) to Liberia flights
BWI Baltimore 15h 30m WNYE → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Liberia flights
MIA Miami 16h 55m WN → AAKOWQR Miami (MIA) to Liberia flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 21h WN → B6 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Liberia flights
SJO San José (Alajuela) 27h 53m WN → LHLXWK San José (Alajuela) (SJO) to Liberia flights
BZE Belize City ~5h 16m WN → Belize City (BZE) to Liberia flights
BHM Birmingham ~7h 25m WN → Birmingham (BHM) to Liberia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Liberia
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,458 mi 3h 14m nonstop -1h behind

HOU–LIR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,458 miles in approximately 3h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore HOU Routes LIR Routes HOU Live Flights LIR Live Flights HOU Delays
All flights from Liberia (LIR) Liberia to Houston flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HOU–LIR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 9 B38M 3h13-3h15 69% – –
Aircraft on this route
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (9 flights/wk, 100%)
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 LIR direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to LIR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
BZE ~5h 16m DFW ~6h 26m ATL ~6h 55m BHM ~7h 25m SAN ~8h 31m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
740
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 → LIR
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Return
LIR → HOU
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Liberia from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.
Metric HOU→LIR IAH→LIR AUS→LIR
Distance from HOU – 24 mi 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 5
Weekly flights 9 21 1
Flight time 3h 14m 3h 30m 3h 21m
Departure OTP 69% – –
Houston (IAH) to Liberia flights · Austin (AUS) to Liberia flights
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Liberia is 1 hour behind Houston.
HOU: CDT · LIR: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in Liberia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,458 mi / 2,347 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 14m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

HOU–LIR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Liberia route.
Route details
Distance1,458 mi / 2,347 km
Flight time3h 14m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 9 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: LIR
Full nameDaniel Oduber Quirós International Airport
IATA / ICAOLIR / MRLB
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation270 ft / 82 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to LIR flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport take about 3h 14m gate to gate. The route covers 1,458 miles.
1 airline operates flights from HOU to LIR: 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 Fort Worth, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Denver.
Liberia is 1 hour behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from LIR 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 LIR

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HOU to LIR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to LIR is about 3 hours 14 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,458 miles (2,347 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH) and Austin (AUS).