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

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WN Southwest
73H
6:15 AM
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8:05 AM
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2h 50m
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GXA130
GXA GXA
321
11:40 AM
EDT
1:06 PM
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2h 26m
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WN1218
WN Southwest
7S7
2:50 PM
EDT
4:35 PM
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2h 45m
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WN2969
WN Southwest
7M8
6:18 PM
EDT TC
8:40 PM
CDT
3h 22m
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DL8842
DL Delta
752
11:08 AM
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2:18 PM
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2h 10m
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WN3653
WN Southwest
737
2:45 PM
CDT T5
6:00 PM
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2h 15m
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WN240
WN Southwest
73H
3:05 PM
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6:20 PM
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2h 15m
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WN2793
WN Southwest
7M8
7:39 PM
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Miami to Houston
2 carriers, 16 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 16 Flights/wk 954 mi 2h 8m nonstop -1h behind 126 1-stop hubs

MIA–HOU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and GXA lead the route. The flight covers 954 miles in approximately 2h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 126 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore MIA Routes HOU Routes MIA Live Flights HOU Live Flights MIA Delays HOU Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MIA–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 73H, 7M8, 7S7 2h45-3h22 80% – –
GXA GXA 1 321 2h26 80% – –
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – GXA
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GXA + WN (15 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, MIA to HOU direction.
Mon
3
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
16
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MIA to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
126
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
NEW ~3h 24m APF ~3h 56m PBI ~3h 56m RSW ~4h 34m UST ~4h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,847
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
MIA → HOU
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
50%
Return
HOU → MIA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MIA delays → HOU delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from Miami

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric MIA→HOU OPF→HOU FLL→HOU
Distance from MIA – 8 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 4
Weekly flights 16 1 31
Flight time 2h 8m 2h 36m 2h 10m
Departure OTP 80% – –
Miami (OPF) to Houston flights · Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Houston flights · West Palm Beach (PBI) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of MIA 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 Miami.
MIA: EDT · HOU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
954 mi / 1,535 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 8m to 3h 22m.
Getting to MIA

Metrorail Orange Line runs from downtown Miami to the MIA station (15 min from Government Center, $2.25). The MIA Mover people mover connects Metrorail to the terminal; free. Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the airport from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach ($3.75–6.90).Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Miami Beach, $10–20 from downtown.

Facts

MIA–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Miami to Houston route.
Route details
Distance954 mi / 1,535 km
Flight time2h 8m to 3h 22m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights16 out / 15 return
1-stop connections126 hubs
Origin: MIA
Full nameMiami International Airport
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 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 MIA to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Miami International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 2h 8m to 3h 22m. The route covers 954 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: GXA and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 16 nonstop flights per week from MIA to HOU. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NEW, APF, PBI, RSW, UST, SUA, MRK, SRQ, VQQ, VRB, PDK, CRG, EYW, SBN, TYS, GCM, CRW, USA, ILM, LIT, LUK, LEX, CLT, MKC, GRR, GSP, TLC, IAD, PLS, SAF, PWK, ORF, MMU, TEB, SAL, HPN, CLE, ELP, APA, YYZ, SYR, PVD, ASE, SCF, TEX, TUS, SJD, EWR, CTG, OGD, MTJ, BOS, ALB, BGR, EGE, BDA, PSP, YUL, SXM, BZE, ORD, JAC, PHL, BUR, SNA, BZN, ANU, VNY, ONT, BGI, LIR, OAK, SJC, SFO, JAX, YVR, BHM, SJU, PNS, FLL, JAN, SDF, MSY, DFW, MEM, LTN, MCO, MDW, IND, AUS, TPA, STL, SAT, BNA, HRL, OKC, MSP, DAL, SAV, DCA, CHS, ATL, BWI, NAS, MCI, TUL, MAD, VPS, DEN, SLC, RDU, LAX, LAS, OMA, PHX, SJO, LGA, CUN, CMH, HCR, SAN, PIT, AFW, FTW, ADS and JWN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 1 hour behind Miami.
Yes, return flights from HOU to MIA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OPF, FLL and PBI. 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 MIA to HOU

Miami International Airport (MIA) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from GXA and Southwest Airlines. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MIA to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MIA to HOU ranges from 2 hours 8 minutes to 3 hours 22 minutes. The route covers a distance of 954 miles (1,535 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

126 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via NEW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and West Palm Beach (PBI).