Lubbock to Houston (LBB–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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475 mi airlines 14/wk
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WN1531
WN Southwest
7S7
8:05 AM
MDT
9:45 AM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4012
WN Southwest
7M8
12:20 PM
MDT
1:55 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1704
WN Southwest
737
12:57 PM
MDT
2:25 PM
CDT
0h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2220
WN Southwest
7S7
4:20 PM
MDT
6:05 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2347
WN Southwest
7S7
1:45 PM
CDT
3:20 PM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3673
WN Southwest
7S7
2:40 PM
CDT
4:15 PM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2717
WN Southwest
7S7
2:45 PM
CDT T2
4:20 PM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN995
WN Southwest
738
10:50 PM
CDT T4
12:30 AM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Lubbock to Houston
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 475 mi 0h 28m nonstop +1h ahead 14 1-stop hubs

LBB–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 475 miles in approximately 0h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LBB–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 737, 7M8, 7S7 0h28-1h45 75%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
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.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LBB 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
4
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LBB to HOU.
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One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
397
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
LBB → HOU
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
100%
Return
HOU → LBB
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LBB delays → HOU delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from Lubbock

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric LBB→HOU MAF→HOU
Distance from LBB 121 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 14 52
Flight time 0h 28m 0h 21m
Departure OTP 75%
Airports within 200 miles of LBB with service to William P. Hobby Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Houston is 1 hour ahead of Lubbock.
LBB: MDT · HOU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lubbock, it's 7:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
475 mi / 764 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 28m to 1h 45m.

LBB–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lubbock to Houston route.
Route details
Distance475 mi / 764 km
Flight time0h 28m to 1h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 15 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: LBB
IATA / ICAOLBB / KLBB
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation3,282 ft / 1,000 m
Destination: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LBB to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 0h 28m to 1h 45m. The route covers 475 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from LBB to HOU. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ABQ, BHM, CHS, FLL, SRQ, SJC, PLS, MAF, AUS, PHX, DFW, DAL, DEN and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 1 hour ahead of Lubbock.
Yes, return flights from HOU to LBB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MAF. 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 LBB to HOU

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

LBB to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LBB to HOU ranges from 0 hours 28 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 475 miles (764 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ABQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Midland (MAF).