What is the most punctual flight time for Houston to Austin flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

How often are flights from Houston to Austin delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between Houston and Austin have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 94 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Houston to Austin flights?

Over the last year, Japan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How long is the flight from Houston to Austin?

United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and Southwest can get you from Houston to Austin in just under 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 55m. 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 75% 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Austin (average of $77). Flying from Houston to Austin in December is currently the most expensive (average of $225). 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 Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday 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 $73. While the most popular route (Houston Hobby - Austin Bergstrom) can be booked for $127 on average, our data indicates $327 when flying from Houston to Austin.

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

It’s optimal to fly from Houston to Austin at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 53% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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 2 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.

$55+ Flights from Houston to Austin

Round-trip from	$127 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$55 (Southwest)
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$341

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HOU's single terminal makes it easy to navigate, allowing travelers to arrive closer to their flight’s departure time.

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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$257	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$97	Average$346	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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