How long is the flight from Houston to Austin?

Southwest, United Airlines, and Frontier can get you from Houston to Austin in just under 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h. Airlines will cover a distance of 148 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston to Austin round-trip?

Southwest, at $77, was found to be the cheapest airline from Houston to Austin. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. Southwest is priced at 74% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Austin?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Austin (average of $286). Flying from Houston to Austin in March is currently the most expensive (average of $362). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston to Austin?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Austin flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Austin ranges from 2.1 - 4.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.2 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Austin when rainfall is around 2.1 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Austin, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Austin?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $50. While the most popular route (Houston Hobby - Austin Bergstrom) can be booked for $97 on average our data indicates $219 when flying from Houston to Austin.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Houston to Austin?

Saturday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Houston to Austin. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Austin.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Austin?

November can be a great time to fly to Austin from Houston with a flight ticket averaging about $303. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of November for as cheap as $77. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of February.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HOU to AUS?

It’s optimal to fly from Houston to Austin in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 41% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Austin from Houston?

Austin Bergstrom (AUS) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Houston to Austin. You should not have trouble finding flights to Austin Bergstrom from Houston; the airport handles an average of 3 inbound flights from Houston per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights to the Austin airport from Houston. It is only a 7.5 mi journey from Austin Bergstrom (AUS) to Austin’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Houston to Austin that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Houston to Austin flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Houston to Austin?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Houston to Austin.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Houston to Austin?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston to Austin by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

$49+ Flights from Houston to Austin

Round-trip from	$97 (Southwest)
One-way from	$49 (Southwest)
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$344

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For a smooth arrival at AUS, consider using rideshare services or the CapMetro bus, which operates every 15 minutes during peak hours.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Southwest	Cheapest$77	Average$278	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$137	Average$307	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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