Houston to Tulsa (HOU–TUL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN2221
WN Southwest
7M8
8:10 AM
CDT
9:40 AM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3329
WN Southwest
73H
8:15 AM
CDT T2
9:45 AM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN887
WN Southwest
7S7
8:15 AM
CDT
9:45 AM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN778
WN Southwest
7M8
2:40 PM
CDT
4:10 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN776
WN Southwest
73H
6:55 PM
CDT
8:25 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN4283
WN Southwest
7S7
10:40 PM
CDT
12:10 AM+1
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2453
WN Southwest
7S7
12:00 PM
EDT
1:40 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN3400
WN Southwest
73H
12:15 PM
EDT
2:00 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN1903
WN Southwest
B38M
1:01 PM
EDT
2:32 PM
CDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4594
WN Southwest
7M8
1:10 PM
EDT
2:55 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN2446
WN Southwest
7S7
1:45 PM
EDT
3:25 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN391
WN Southwest
7S7
3:30 PM
EDT
5:15 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN950
WN Southwest
7M8
6:05 PM
EDT
7:45 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN3937
WN Southwest
7S7
6:05 PM
EDT
7:45 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Houston to Tulsa
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 454 mi 1h 24m nonstop +1h ahead 52 1-stop hubs

HOU–TUL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 454 miles in approximately 1h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HOU–TUL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 20 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h30 16%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (20 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 TUL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to TUL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
953
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 → TUL
16%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
16%
Arriving
0%
Return
TUL → HOU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → TUL delays →

Other ways to reach Tulsa from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Tulsa International Airport.
Metric HOU→TUL IAH→TUL AUS→TUL
Distance from HOU 24 mi 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 4
Weekly flights 21 63 12
Flight time 1h 24m 1h 37m 1h 25m
Departure OTP 16%
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Tulsa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Tulsa.
Distance & Flight Time
454 mi / 731 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 24m to 1h 30m.

HOU–TUL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Tulsa route.
Route details
Distance454 mi / 731 km
Flight time1h 24m to 1h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections52 hubs
Origin: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: TUL
IATA / ICAOTUL / KTUL
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr3.3M
Elevation677 ft / 206 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to TUL flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Tulsa International Airport take approximately 1h 24m to 1h 30m. The route covers 454 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from HOU to TUL. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LRD, JCI, PWA, TEX, SDF, MSY, SCF, SRQ, JAX, TPA, BCT, ECP, OPF, APA, COS, BHM, FLL, PBI, IAD, GSP, TEB, APF, JAC, PSP, STL, SJD, TUS, EWR, CHS, PHL, SUN, SFO, AUS, MIA, APC, SEA, DAL, DCA, LGA, SLC, DFW, BNA, MCO, IAH, LAS, MDW, PHX, DEN, ATL, LAX, SAN and SAT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tulsa is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from TUL 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 TUL

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Tulsa International Airport (TUL) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HOU to TUL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to TUL ranges from 1 hours 24 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 454 miles (731 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

52 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via LRD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH) and Austin (AUS).