Houston to Miami (HOU–MIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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954 mi airlines charter/private 9/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 9 flights Verified 51m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN2257
WN Southwest
B38M
10:15 AM
CDT
1:45 PM
EDT
2h 30m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4784
WN Southwest
B38M
11:05 AM
CDT T4
2:35 PM
EDT
2h 30m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4859
WN Southwest
73H
7:15 PM
CDT T4
10:40 PM
EDT
2h 25m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN197
WN Southwest
73H
7:25 PM
CDT T1
10:55 PM
EDT
2h 30m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1352
WN Southwest
B38M
5:00 AM
EDT TC
6:35 AM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1410
WN Southwest
73H
5:45 AM
EDT
7:20 AM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2927
WN Southwest
73H
5:45 AM
EDT
7:20 AM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2894
WN Southwest
738
6:50 PM
EDT TC
8:30 PM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1696
WN Southwest
7M8
8:20 PM
EDT
10:00 PM
CDT
2h 40m
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
TPA Tampa 4h 13m EJMWN AAATBA Tampa (TPA) to Miami flights
MSY New Orleans 4h 14m WN AAATBA New Orleans (MSY) to Miami flights
MCO Orlando 4h 28m WN 2IAAAT Orlando (MCO) to Miami flights
AUS Austin 4h 33m LXJWN AADLEJA Austin (AUS) to Miami flights
CUN Cancún 4h 46m WN AABAIB Cancún (CUN) to Miami flights
DAL Dallas 4h 46m CWGEJALBQ WN Dallas (DAL) to Miami flights
MEM Memphis 4h 54m WN AAEJAQR Memphis (MEM) to Miami flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 56m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Miami flights
PNS Pensacola 4h 59m WN AABAIB Pensacola (PNS) to Miami flights
BNA Nashville 5h 3m WN AAATBA Nashville (BNA) to Miami flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Miami
2 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 954 mi 2h 30m nonstop +1h ahead

HOU–MIA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 954 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HOU–MIA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 9 73H, B38M 2h25-2h30 51%
DL Delta Air Lines 0 51% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (9 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 MIA 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
4
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to MIA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
68
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,738
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 → MIA
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
95%
Return
MIA → HOU
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → MIA delays →

Other ways to reach Miami from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Miami International Airport.
Metric HOU→MIA IAH→MIA VCT→MIA
Distance from HOU 24 mi 113 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 22 1
Weekly flights 9 190
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 1m 2h 33m
Departure OTP 51%
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Miami International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Miami.
Distance & Flight Time
954 mi / 1,535 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m gate to gate.
Getting from MIA

Metrorail Orange Line connects to downtown Miami and Dadeland (15–30 min, $2.25). The MIA Mover links the terminal to the rental car center and Metrorail station; free. Taxis to Miami Beach cost $35–40 (flat rate).Ride-shares are typically $20–30 to South Beach. For Fort Lauderdale, Tri-Rail runs from the airport station ($3.75, 60–70 min).

Miami Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warm temperatures (20–33°C). Wet season runs June through October with daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone during this period.

Dry season (November–April) is peak tourist season with lower humidity. Winter temperatures rarely drop below 15°C. UV is strong year-round.

HOU–MIA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Miami route.
Route details
Distance954 mi / 1,535 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights9 out / 11 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: MIA
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to MIA flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Miami International Airport take about 2h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 954 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from HOU to MIA: Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
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 Tampa, Louis Armstrong New Orleans and Orlando.
Miami is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from MIA to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH, VCT 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 MIA

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Miami International Airport (MIA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HOU to MIA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to MIA is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 954 miles (1,535 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tampa, Louis Armstrong New Orleans and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), Victoria (VCT) and Austin (AUS).