Cheap flights from Austin to Houston

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Cheapest round-trip flights $292
United 1 stop 16 hr Sat, Feb 21 — Sun, Feb 22
The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to Houston is currently $292
Cheapest one-way flight $129
Southwest Nonstop 1 hr Wed, Feb 18
The cheapest one-way flight from Austin to Houston is currently $129
Cheapest nonstop flights $303
Southwest Nonstop 1 hr Thu, Feb 12 — Mon, Feb 16
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Austin to Houston is currently $303
Last-minute weekend getaway $441
United 1 stop 21 hr Sat, Jan 24 — Sun, Jan 25
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Austin to Houston is currently $441
Cheapest business class flights $473
United Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Feb 19 — Mon, Feb 23
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Austin to Houston is currently $473
Fastest flight 55 min The fastest nonstop flight from Austin to Houston takes 55 min
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 January.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $110–225
January
Most expensive
Typical prices: $260–440

Popular airlines from Austin to Houston

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $303
    Typical price: $150–385
    34 weekly nonstop flights
    AUS - HOU Every day
    2191 weekly connecting flights
    AUS - HOU Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $292
    Typical price: $155–415
    55 weekly nonstop flights
    AUS - IAH Every day
    304 weekly connecting flights
    AUS - IAH Every day
  • American
    from $367
    Typical price: $245–450
    818 weekly connecting flights
    AUS - HOU, IAH Every day
  • Spirit
    26 weekly connecting flights
    AUS - IAH Every day
  • Frontier
    Typical price: $140–310
    19 weekly connecting flights
    AUS - IAH Every day
  • Alaska
    from $413
    Typical price: $540–1,300
    17 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 15 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 17 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 23 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 $292. 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 $303, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 16.
  • The cheapest United flight from Austin to Houston is $292, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 22.
  • The cheapest American flight from Austin to Houston is $367, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 15.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Austin to Houston is $413, flying from Apr 17 to Apr 20.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to Houston starts at $292 from Sat, Feb 21 to Sun, Feb 22. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $129 and departs on Wed, Feb 18.
55 min 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 304 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 34 nonstop flights and 2,191 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 818 connecting flights per week. American flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
  • Spirit offers 26 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
  • Frontier offers 19 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
  • Alaska offers 17 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 $292. 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 $303, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 16.
  • The cheapest United flight from Austin to Houston is $292, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 22.
  • The cheapest American flight from Austin to Houston is $367, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 15.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Austin to Houston is $413, flying from Apr 17 to Apr 20.
Southwest and United fly direct from Austin to Houston.
  • There are 34 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 $441 is offered by United from Sat, Jan 24 to Sun, Jan 25.
Southwest and United fly direct from Austin to Houston.
  • There are 34 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 $303 from Thu, Feb 12 to Mon, Feb 16 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 $473 from Thu, Feb 19 to Mon, Feb 23 with United.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Austin and Houston start at $292 from Sat, Feb 21 to Sun, Feb 22.
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 $441 from Sat, Jan 24 to Sun, Jan 25 with United.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Austin and Houston at price $441 is offered by United from Sat, Jan 24 to Sun, Jan 25.
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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