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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$171	Southwest Nonstop 1 hr Thu, Nov 6 — Mon, Nov 10	The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Austin is currently $171
Cheapest one-way flight	$86	Southwest 1 stop 4 hr Wed, Dec 31	The cheapest one-way flight from Houston to Austin is currently $86
Last-minute weekend getaway	$500	Southwest Nonstop 1 hr Thu, Oct 16 — Sun, Oct 19	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Houston to Austin is currently $500
Cheapest business class flights	$341	United Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Nov 6 — Mon, Nov 10	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Houston to Austin is currently $341

Fastest flight	55 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Houston to Austin 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 Houston to Austin is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $110–215
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $250–340

Popular airlines from Houston to Austin

Southwest

Nonstop

from $171

Typical price: $150–385

33 weekly nonstop flights

HOU - AUS Every day

2294 weekly connecting flights

HOU - AUS Every day
United

Nonstop

from $171

Typical price: $160–385

54 weekly nonstop flights

IAH - AUS Every day

327 weekly connecting flights

IAH - AUS Every day
American

from $250

Typical price: $255–405

1034 weekly connecting flights

HOU, IAH - AUS Every day
Alaska

from $463

Typical price: $590–1,300

21 weekly connecting flights

IAH - AUS Every day
Spirit

21 weekly connecting flights

IAH - AUS Every day
Frontier

Typical price: $140–310

20 weekly connecting flights

IAH - AUS Every day

Popular airports near Houston

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Houston United States 21 min 16 mi
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

Houston United States 23 min 9 mi
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

Austin United States 2 hr 28 min 140 mi
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)

San Antonio United States 3 hr 2 min 186 mi

Popular airports near Austin

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

Austin United States 25 min 6 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Houston United States 2 hr 45 min 144 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Dallas United States 3 hr 13 min 186 mi
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)

San Antonio United States 1 hr 18 min 66 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Houston to Austin

When are the cheapest days to fly from Houston to Austin?

The cheapest flights from Houston to Austin are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $110 to $215.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Houston to Austin?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Austin recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $171. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $86.

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

The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to Austin is $171, flying from Nov 6 to Nov 10.
The cheapest United flight from Houston to Austin is $171, flying from Nov 6 to Nov 10.
The cheapest American flight from Houston to Austin is $250, flying from Nov 20 to Nov 24.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Houston to Austin is $463, flying from Nov 15 to Nov 17.

What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Austin?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Austin starts at $171 from Thu, Nov 6 to Mon, Nov 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $86 and departs on Wed, Dec 31.

How long does it take to fly from Houston to Austin?

55 min is the shortest flight time from Houston to Austin.

When should you fly to Austin, United States?

Austin has mild winters and very hot, humid summers that make some outdoor activities inadvisable. Most visitors arrive Mar–Sep. Spring sees crowds for the South by Southwest (SXSW) music and film festival (Mar) and the blooming of the bluebonnet (mid-Mar–mid Apr), which is the Texas state flower. Hotels are especially crowded during college graduation weekends (May). Fall's popular events are the Austin City Limits music festival (Sep), college football season (Sep–Nov) and the Austin Film Festival (Oct).

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Houston to Austin?

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Houston to Austin.
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 is the best airline to fly from Houston to Austin?

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Houston to Austin 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 Houston to Austin.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 54 nonstop flights and 327 connecting flights per week. United flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 33 nonstop flights and 2,294 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .

Other popular airlines flying from Houston to Austin are:

American offers 1,034 connecting flights per week. American flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .
Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .
Spirit offers 21 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .
Frontier offers 20 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .

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

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Houston to Austin?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Austin recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $171. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $86.

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

The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to Austin is $171, flying from Nov 6 to Nov 10.
The cheapest United flight from Houston to Austin is $171, flying from Nov 6 to Nov 10.
The cheapest American flight from Houston to Austin is $250, flying from Nov 20 to Nov 24.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Houston to Austin is $463, flying from Nov 15 to Nov 17.

Which airlines have direct flights from Houston to Austin?

Southwest and United fly direct from Houston to Austin.

There are 33 Southwest direct flights from Houston to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 54 United direct flights from Houston to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.

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

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Houston to Austin?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and Austin at price $500 is offered by Southwest from Thu, Oct 16 to Sun, Oct 19.

Which airlines have direct flights from Houston to Austin?

Southwest and United fly direct from Houston to Austin.

There are 33 Southwest direct flights from Houston to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 54 United direct flights from Houston to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.

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

When are direct flights from Houston to Austin available?

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

What are the cheapest direct flights from Houston to Austin?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Houston and Austin start at $171 from Thu, Nov 6 to Mon, Nov 10 with Southwest.

How can I find nonstop flights from Houston to Austin?

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

What are the cheapest business class flights from Houston to Austin?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Houston and Austin start at $341 from Thu, Nov 6 to Mon, Nov 10 with United.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Houston to Austin?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Houston and Austin start at $171 from Thu, Nov 6 to Mon, Nov 10.

How can I book business class trips from Houston to Austin?

To book business class trips from Houston to Austin, 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.

Are there any last-minute deals from Houston to Austin next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Houston and Austin starts at $500 from Thu, Oct 16 to Sun, Oct 19 with Southwest.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Houston to Austin?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and Austin at price $500 is offered by Southwest from Thu, Oct 16 to Sun, Oct 19.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Houston to Austin?

To find last-minute flight deals from Houston to Austin, 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.