Journey information
Overview: Houston, TX to Austin, TX flight
Flights from Houston, TX to Austin, TX depart on average 33 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $85 (€68) but you can travel from only $28 (€23) by bus.
There are 4 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 23:50. The fastest flight covers the 146 miles (236 km) distance in 58m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 146 miles (236 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $85 (€68) |
Flights per day 33 |
Direct flights 4 |
Fastest flight 58m |
Cheapest month August |
First flight 05:00 |
Last flight 23:50 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Houston, TX to Austin, TX
Cheapest price
$418
Average price
$724
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 2 m
Flights per day
64
Distance
236 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Houston, TX to Austin, TX is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Houston, TX to Austin, TX will cost around $724 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $418.
Of the 64 flights that leave Houston, TX for Austin, TX onWed, Feb 25, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Feb 25 the direct flights cover the 236 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h .
On Wed, Feb 25 the longest flights will take 1 h 4 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare bus and flight for Houston, TX to Austin, TX
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Houston, TX to Austin, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $85.
Distance: 146 miles (236 km)
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4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
Houston, TX to Austin, TX flight times
The table below shows live departures for Houston, TX to Austin, TX flights for today, Tuesday, February 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets | |
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UA2616 · UA622 | 12:30 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 9h20 | 9:50 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA2433 · UA2270 | 12:30 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 10h25 | 10:55 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA2433 · UA1026 | 12:30 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 6h25 | 6:55 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA2433 · UA1942 | 12:30 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 14h21 | 2:51 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA2433 · UA1899 | 12:30 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 12h32 | 1:02 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA2616 · UA211 | 12:30 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 7h31 | 8:01 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA2182 · UA622 | 1:20 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 8h30 | 9:50 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA2182 · UA211 | 1:20 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 6h41 | 8:01 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA3152+ AA5474 | 1:32 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 5h32 | 7:04 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA3152 · AA1428 | 1:32 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 7h12 | 8:44 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA3152 · AA3158 | 1:32 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 3h44 | 5:16 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA1499 | 1:35 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1h04 | 2:39 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
UA2167 · UA1942 | 2:16 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 12h35 | 2:51 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA2167 · UA1899 | 2:16 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 10h46 | 1:02 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA1617 · UA622 | 2:30 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 7h20 | 9:50 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA5474+ AA4103 | 2:53 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 4h11 | 7:04 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA1428+ AA4103 | 2:53 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 5h51 | 8:44 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA1450 · UA1899 | 3:51 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 9h11 | 1:02 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA1450 · UA1942 | 3:51 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 11h00 | 2:51 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA1450 · UA2270 | 3:51 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 7h04 | 10:55 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA2074 · UA248 · UA1942 | 4:00 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 10h51 | 2:51 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 2 transfers | ||
UA2074 · UA248 · UA1899 | 4:00 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 9h02 | 1:02 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 2 transfers | ||
UA2393 | 4:06 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1h08 | 5:14 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
AA2712+ AA3467 | 4:13 PM William P. Hobby Airport | 8h16 | 12:29 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA1321+ AA3467 | 4:13 PM William P. Hobby Airport | 5h21 | 9:34 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA1764+ AA3467 | 4:13 PM William P. Hobby Airport | 8h56 | 1:09 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA1428+ AA3467 | 4:13 PM William P. Hobby Airport | 4h31 | 8:44 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA1970 · UA1899 | 4:51 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 8h11 | 1:02 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA1970 · UA2270 | 4:51 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 6h04 | 10:55 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA1970 · UA1942 | 4:51 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 10h00 | 2:51 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA1859 | 6:10 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1h03 | 7:13 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
AA5550+ AA1764 | 6:18 PM William P. Hobby Airport | 6h51 | 1:09 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA5550+ AA2712 | 6:18 PM William P. Hobby Airport | 6h11 | 12:29 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA5550+ AA1321 | 6:18 PM William P. Hobby Airport | 3h16 | 9:34 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA2630 · AA2712 | 6:21 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 6h08 | 12:29 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA2630 · AA1764 | 6:21 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 6h48 | 1:09 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA2013 · UA1899 | 6:50 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 6h12 | 1:02 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA2013 · UA1942 | 6:50 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 8h01 | 2:51 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA2483 | 8:20 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1h02 | 9:22 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
UA1246 · UA1942 | 8:53 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 5h58 | 2:51 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA1711 | 10:20 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1h03 | 11:23 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
AA5625+ AA3242 | 10:21 PM William P. Hobby Airport | 5h44 | 4:05 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA5625+ AA1392 | 10:21 PM William P. Hobby Airport | 4h25 | 2:46 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA2640 · AA3242 | 10:36 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 5h29 | 4:05 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA2640 · AA1392 | 10:36 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 4h10 | 2:46 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA1654 · UA456 | 12:10 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 17h10 | 5:20 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA1980 | 12:50 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1h07 | 1:57 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
UA2621 | 2:20 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1h07 | 3:27 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | ||
UA2339 · UA1026 | 2:23 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 16h32 | 6:55 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA2339 · UA456 | 2:23 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 14h57 | 5:20 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA1066 · UA1026 | 3:55 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 15h00 | 6:55 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
UA1066 · UA456 | 3:55 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 13h25 | 5:20 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA2432 · AA2076 | 11:00 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 5h28 | 4:28 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA2432 · AA3158 | 11:00 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 6h16 | 5:16 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA2432+ AA4886 | 11:00 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 3h27 | 2:27 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA2432 · AA2397 | 11:00 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 4h34 | 3:34 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA5301+ AA2397 | 12:00 PM William P. Hobby Airport | 3h34 | 3:34 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA2551 · AA2397 | 12:00 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 3h34 | 3:34 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA2551+ AA5474 | 12:00 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 7h04 | 7:04 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA2551 · AA3158 | 12:00 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 5h16 | 5:16 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA5301+ AA2076 | 12:00 PM William P. Hobby Airport | 4h28 | 4:28 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA2551 · AA2076 | 12:00 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 4h28 | 4:28 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA5301+ AA3158 | 12:00 PM William P. Hobby Airport | 5h16 | 5:16 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
AA5301 · AA5474 | 12:00 PM William P. Hobby Airport | 7h04 | 7:04 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 1 transfer | ||
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FAQs: Houston, TX to Austin, TX Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Houston, TX to Austin, TX by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Austin, TX, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- South by Southwest (SXSW), a renowned festival celebrating music, film, and interactive media with thousands of artists and innovators
- Austin City Limits Music Festival, a two-weekend music festival featuring top artists across various genres in the heart of Zilker Park
- Texas Book Festival, an annual literary event bringing together authors, readers, and book lovers for discussions and signings.
- South by Southwest (SXSW), vibrant music and film festival atmosphere with diverse cultural experiences
- Memorial Day, warm weather perfect for outdoor activities and local events
- Labor Day, a lively time with various festivals and a chance to enjoy the city's nightlife.
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Popular airports from Houston, TX to Austin, TX
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in all terminals, including duty-free and local brands like Houston!.
- Parking available, price varies.
- Various restaurants in all terminals, including fast food and sit-down options like Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen and Chick-fil-A
- Available outside the terminal.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels nearby, such as Houston Airport Marriott at George Bush Intercontinental.
- Showers available in some lounges, access may require a fee.
- Several lounges available, including United Club and Centurion Lounge.
- Lost and Found located in terminal E.
- Car rental services available at Rental Car Center, accessible via shuttle
- Metro Bus 102, Bush IAH terminal C, 23 miles
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops include newsstands and gift shops located in the main terminal.
- Parking available near the terminal, approximately 0.95€ ($1) per hour.
- Several dining options including Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen and Starbucks.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels nearby include DoubleTree by Hilton, within walking distance.
- Lounges include The Club at HOU, offering refreshments and Wi-Fi.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Car rental services are available on-site, including Hertz and Avis.
- Bus 40, Hobby Airport, 45 minutes
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops include duty-free and local Austin brands in the terminal.
- Parking available with both short-term and long-term options, approximately 2.8€ (CAD 4) per hour.
- Various options including fast food and sit-down restaurants in Barbara Jordan terminal
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels nearby include Hilton Austin Airport, within walking distance.
- Available at Delta Sky Club, access with membership or fee.
- Lounges include Delta Sky Club and American Airlines Admirals Club.
- Lost and Found located at the Barbara Jordan terminal, near baggage claim.
- Car rental services available at the Rental Car Facility, accessed by shuttle
- Bus 20, ABIA Lower Level, 10 km
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