Cheap flights from Austin to Houston

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Austin to Houston and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $234
United 1 stop 22 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Sun, Jun 7
The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to Houston is currently $234
Cheapest one-way flight $129
Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Wed, May 27
The cheapest one-way flight from Austin to Houston is currently $129
Cheapest nonstop flights $287
United Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Austin to Houston is currently $287
Last-minute weekend getaway $327
United 1 stop 13 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Austin to Houston is currently $327
Cheapest business class flights $487
United Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Austin to Houston is currently $487
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: $300–450

Popular airlines from Austin to Houston

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $287
    Typical price: $200–405
    23 weekly nonstop flights
    AUS - HOU Every day
    2347 weekly connecting flights
    AUS - HOU Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $234
    Typical price: $215–440
    55 weekly nonstop flights
    AUS - IAH Every day
    321 weekly connecting flights
    AUS - IAH Every day
  • American
    from $419
    Typical price: $275–485
    947 weekly connecting flights
    AUS - HOU, IAH Every day
  • Alaska
    from $824
    Typical price: $550–1,500
    21 weekly connecting flights
    AUS - IAH Every day
  • Frontier
    Typical price: $140–310
    21 weekly connecting flights
    AUS - IAH Every day
  • JetBlue
    7 weekly connecting flights
    AUS - IAH Every day

Popular airports near Austin

  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
    Austin United States 24 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 27 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 $234. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $129.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Austin to Houston is $287, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest United flight from Austin to Houston is $234, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 7.
  • The cheapest American flight from Austin to Houston is $419, flying from May 28 to May 31.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Austin to Houston is $824, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to Houston starts at $234 from Sat, Jun 6 to Sun, Jun 7. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $129 and departs on Wed, May 27.
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 55 nonstop flights and 321 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 23 nonstop flights and 2,347 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 947 connecting flights per week. American flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
  • Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
  • Frontier offers 21 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
  • JetBlue offers 7 connecting flights per week. JetBlue 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 $234. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $129.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Austin to Houston is $287, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest United flight from Austin to Houston is $234, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 7.
  • The cheapest American flight from Austin to Houston is $419, flying from May 28 to May 31.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Austin to Houston is $824, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
Southwest and United fly direct from Austin to Houston.
  • There are 23 Southwest direct flights from Austin to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 55 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 $327 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
Southwest and United fly direct from Austin to Houston.
  • There are 23 Southwest direct flights from Austin to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 55 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 $287 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with United.
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 $487 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with United.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Austin and Houston start at $234 from Sat, Jun 6 to Sun, Jun 7.
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 $327 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with United.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Austin and Houston at price $327 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
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.

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