Midland to Houston (MAF–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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441 mi airlines 52/wk
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WN968
WN Southwest
7S7
7:25 AM
MDT
8:55 AM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1078
WN Southwest
7S7
8:25 AM
MDT
9:55 AM
CDT
1h 30m
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WN170
WN Southwest
737
12:25 PM
MDT
1:50 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2320
WN Southwest
7S7
12:30 PM
MDT
1:55 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3790
WN Southwest
7M8
2:55 PM
MDT
4:20 PM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2996
WN Southwest
7M8
3:20 PM
MDT
4:50 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1896
WN Southwest
7S7
3:40 PM
MDT
5:10 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3788
WN Southwest
737
6:10 PM
MDT
7:40 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3987
WN Southwest
7S7
6:20 PM
MDT
7:50 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN719
WN Southwest
B38M
12:11 AM
CDT
1:47 AM
MDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
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WN1158
WN Southwest
7S7
8:30 AM
CDT
10:05 AM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1153
WN Southwest
7S7
8:55 AM
CDT
10:25 AM
MDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2156
WN Southwest
7M8
12:35 PM
CDT
2:05 PM
MDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3250
WN Southwest
7M8
12:45 PM
CDT
2:15 PM
MDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN533
WN Southwest
7S7
1:25 PM
CDT
2:55 PM
MDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN915
WN Southwest
7S7
2:35 PM
CDT
4:05 PM
MDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN160
WN Southwest
73H
3:40 PM
CDT
5:10 PM
MDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2061
WN Southwest
73H
4:55 PM
CDT
6:25 PM
MDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2358
WN Southwest
7S7
8:40 PM
CDT
10:15 PM
MDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Midland to Houston
1 carrier, 52 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 52 Flights/wk 441 mi 1h 25m nonstop +1h ahead 15 1-stop hubs

MAF–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 441 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MAF–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 52 737, 7M8, 7S7 1h25-1h30 58%
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 (52 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, MAF to HOU direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
52
Outbound / wk
52
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MAF to HOU.
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One-Stop Connections
15
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
MAF → HOU
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
75%
Return
HOU → MAF
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MAF delays → HOU delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from Midland

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric MAF→HOU LBB→HOU
Distance from MAF 121 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 52 14
Flight time 1h 25m 0h 28m
Departure OTP 58%
Airports within 200 miles of MAF with service to William P. Hobby Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Midland, it's 7:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
441 mi / 709 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m to 1h 30m.

MAF–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Midland to Houston route.
Route details
Distance441 mi / 709 km
Flight time1h 25m to 1h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights52 out / 52 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: MAF
IATA / ICAOMAF / KMAF
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation2,871 ft / 875 m
Destination: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAF to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Midland International Air and Space Port to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 1h 25m to 1h 30m. The route covers 441 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 52 nonstop flights per week from MAF to HOU. The return direction has about 52 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAF, SLC, PBI, LAX, IAD, MIA, ORD, PHX, DFW, MDW, DAL, DEN, AUS, LBB and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 1 hour ahead of Midland.
Yes, return flights from HOU to MAF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LBB. 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 MAF to HOU

Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 52 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MAF to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MAF to HOU ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 441 miles (709 km). There are approximately 52 weekly flights outbound and 52 return, totaling 104 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SAF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lubbock (LBB).