Find Cheap Flights from Austin to Houston (AUS - HOU)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Austin to Houston and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$184	United 1 stop 13 hr Sat, Apr 25 — Sun, Apr 26	The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to Houston is currently $184
Cheapest one-way flight	$134	Southwest Nonstop 1 hr Wed, Apr 1	The cheapest one-way flight from Austin to Houston is currently $134
Cheapest nonstop flights	$267	Southwest Nonstop 1 hr Thu, Apr 2 — Mon, Apr 6	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Austin to Houston is currently $267
Last-minute weekend getaway	$471	Southwest 1 stop 6 hr Sat, Mar 14 — Sun, Mar 15	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Austin to Houston is currently $471
Cheapest business class flights	$437	United Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Apr 2 — Mon, Apr 6	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Austin to Houston is currently $437

Fastest flight	1 hr	The fastest nonstop flight from Austin to Houston takes 1 hr
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Austin to Houston is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $110–225
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $300–430

Popular airlines from Austin to Houston

Southwest

Nonstop

from $267

Typical price: $175–395

24 weekly nonstop flights

AUS - HOU Every day

2396 weekly connecting flights

AUS - HOU Every day
United

Nonstop

from $207

Typical price: $190–430

56 weekly nonstop flights

AUS - IAH Every day

359 weekly connecting flights

AUS - IAH Every day
American

from $300

Typical price: $255–455

849 weekly connecting flights

AUS - HOU, IAH Every day
Frontier

Typical price: $140–310

27 weekly connecting flights

AUS - IAH Every day
Spirit

21 weekly connecting flights

AUS - IAH Every day
Alaska

from $493

Typical price: $540–1,450

14 weekly connecting flights

AUS - IAH Every day

Popular airports near Austin

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

Austin United States 23 min 6 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Dallas United States 3 hr 14 min 186 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Houston United States 2 hr 44 min 144 mi
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)

San Antonio United States 1 hr 16 min 66 mi

Popular airports near Houston

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Houston United States 22 min 16 mi
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

Houston United States 22 min 9 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Dallas United States 3 hr 51 min 237 mi
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

Austin United States 2 hr 26 min 140 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Austin to Houston

The cheapest flights from Austin to Houston are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $110 to $225.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with United from $184. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $134.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Austin to Houston is $267, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 6.
The cheapest United flight from Austin to Houston is $207, flying from Apr 4 to Apr 5.
The cheapest American flight from Austin to Houston is $300, flying from Apr 25 to Apr 27.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Austin to Houston is $493, flying from May 9 to May 10.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to Houston starts at $184 from Sat, Apr 25 to Sun, Apr 26. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $134 and departs on Wed, Apr 1.

1 hr is the shortest flight time from Austin to Houston.

Most visitors explore Houston May–Aug when the days are hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) tend to be mild. Local events include the Martin Luther King, Jr., Grande Parade (Jan) and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (Mar).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Austin to Houston.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Austin to Houston really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Austin to Houston.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 56 nonstop flights and 359 connecting flights per week. United flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 24 nonstop flights and 2,396 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) .

Other popular airlines flying from Austin to Houston are:

American offers 849 connecting flights per week. American flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
Frontier offers 27 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
Spirit offers 21 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
Alaska offers 14 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Austin and Houston.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with United from $184. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $134.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Austin to Houston is $267, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 6.
The cheapest United flight from Austin to Houston is $207, flying from Apr 4 to Apr 5.
The cheapest American flight from Austin to Houston is $300, flying from Apr 25 to Apr 27.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Austin to Houston is $493, flying from May 9 to May 10.

Southwest and United fly direct from Austin to Houston.

There are 24 Southwest direct flights from Austin to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 56 United direct flights from Austin to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Austin and Houston at price $471 is offered by Southwest from Sat, Mar 14 to Sun, Mar 15.

Southwest and United fly direct from Austin to Houston.

There are 24 Southwest direct flights from Austin to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 56 United direct flights from Austin to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Austin to Houston on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Austin and Houston start at $267 from Thu, Apr 2 to Mon, Apr 6 with Southwest.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Austin to Houston, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Austin and Houston start at $437 from Thu, Apr 2 to Mon, Apr 6 with United.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Austin and Houston start at $184 from Sat, Apr 25 to Sun, Apr 26.

To book business class trips from Austin to Houston, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Austin and Houston starts at $471 from Sat, Mar 14 to Sun, Mar 15 with Southwest.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Austin and Houston at price $471 is offered by Southwest from Sat, Mar 14 to Sun, Mar 15.

To find last-minute flight deals from Austin to Houston, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.