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	$287	Southwest Nonstop 1 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Austin is currently $287
Cheapest one-way flight	$129	Southwest Nonstop 1 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Houston to Austin is currently $129
Last-minute weekend getaway	$611	Southwest Nonstop 1 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Houston to Austin is currently $611
Cheapest business class flights	$487	United Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Houston to Austin is currently $487

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 February.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $110–215
February Most expensive	Typical prices: $300–475

Popular airlines from Houston to Austin

Southwest

Nonstop

from $287

Typical price: $200–405

23 weekly nonstop flights

HOU - AUS Every day

2334 weekly connecting flights

HOU - AUS Every day
United

Nonstop

from $287

Typical price: $215–440

55 weekly nonstop flights

IAH - AUS Every day

257 weekly connecting flights

IAH - AUS Every day
American

from $419

Typical price: $275–485

994 weekly connecting flights

HOU, IAH - AUS Every day
Alaska

from $883

Typical price: $560–1,350

21 weekly connecting flights

IAH - AUS Every day
Frontier

Typical price: $140–310

20 weekly connecting flights

IAH - AUS Every day
JetBlue

7 weekly connecting flights

IAH - AUS Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying 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.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Austin recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $287. 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 Houston to Austin is $287, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest United flight from Houston to Austin is $287, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest American flight from Houston to Austin is $419, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Houston to Austin is $883, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 3.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Austin starts at $287 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $129 and departs on Wed, May 27.

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

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).

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 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 55 nonstop flights and 257 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 23 nonstop flights and 2,334 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 994 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) .
Frontier offers 20 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .
JetBlue offers 7 connecting flights per week. JetBlue 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.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Austin recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $287. 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 Houston to Austin is $287, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest United flight from Houston to Austin is $287, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest American flight from Houston to Austin is $419, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Houston to Austin is $883, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 3.

Southwest and United fly direct from Houston to Austin.

There are 23 Southwest direct flights from Houston to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 55 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.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and Austin at price $611 is offered by Southwest from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

Southwest and United fly direct from Houston to Austin.

There are 23 Southwest direct flights from Houston to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 55 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.

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Houston and Austin start at $287 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with Southwest.

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.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Houston and Austin start at $487 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with United.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Houston and Austin start at $287 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1.

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.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Houston and Austin starts at $611 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Southwest.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and Austin at price $611 is offered by Southwest from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

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.