Jacksonville to Houston (JAX–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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7S7
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Jacksonville to Houston
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 814 mi 2h 25m nonstop -1h behind 70 1-stop hubs

JAX–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 814 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 70 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JAX–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 7S7 2h25-2h35 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 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, JAX to HOU direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JAX to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
70
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
ECP ~4h 26m TUL ~4h 31m SRQ ~4h 32m SUA ~4h 39m APF ~4h 41m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,605
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
JAX → HOU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
34%
Return
HOU → JAX
6%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
6%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JAX delays → HOU delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from Jacksonville

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric JAX→HOU UST→HOU SAV→HOU
Distance from JAX – 42 mi 117 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 14 1 9
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 21m 2h 40m
Departure OTP 100% – –
St Augustine (UST) to Houston flights · Savannah (SAV) to Houston flights · Orlando (MCO) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of JAX with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Houston is 1 hour behind Jacksonville.
JAX: EDT · HOU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Jacksonville, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
814 mi / 1,310 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m to 2h 35m.
Facts

JAX–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Jacksonville to Houston route.
Route details
Distance814 mi / 1,310 km
Flight time2h 25m to 2h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connections70 hubs
Origin: JAX
Full nameJacksonville International Airport
IATA / ICAOJAX / KJAX
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JAX to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Jacksonville International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 2h 25m to 2h 35m. The route covers 814 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from JAX to HOU. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ECP, TUL, SRQ, SUA, APF, BCT, MEM, TPA, OPF, LIT, MRK, CHS, TYS, GRR, GSP, PBI, NAS, LUK, CLT, SDF, IAD, HRL, ORF, YYZ, MAF, TEB, ELP, HPN, STP, OMA, PLS, EWR, LBB, HVN, EGE, BOS, PVD, ORD, FCA, PHL, PVU, VNY, CMH, SJU, LAX, SFO, SJC, IND, ATL, MSP, DFW, MIA, STL, BNA, FLL, MDW, MSY, PHX, MCO, DCA, AUS, LAS, MAD, DAL, BWI, DEN, LGA, PIT, RDU and FTW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 1 hour behind Jacksonville.
Yes, return flights from HOU to JAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include UST, SAV and MCO. 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 JAX to HOU

Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

JAX to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JAX to HOU ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 814 miles (1,310 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

70 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ECP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include St Augustine (UST), Savannah (SAV) and Orlando (MCO).