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$51+ Cheap flights from Houston to Austin (AUS)

HOU — AUS
Dec 8 — Dec 151
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Austin

Wed 12/29:24 pm -
1 stop12h 43m
Wed 12/911:32 am -
1 stop5h 57m
Deal found 11/4$92
Thu 12/32:45 pm -
Nonstop0h 55m
Mon 12/74:50 pm -
Nonstop1h 00m
Deal found 11/4$117
Thu 12/312:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 11m
Mon 12/74:19 pm -
Nonstop1h 06m
Deal found 11/5$117
Thu 12/172:20 pm -
Nonstop1h 00m
Thu 12/245:35 pm -
Nonstop1h 12m
Deal found 11/4$119
Thu 12/174:00 pm -
1 stop3h 10m
Thu 12/244:25 pm -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 11/4$137
Sat 12/57:55 pm -
Nonstop0h 55m
Sat 12/129:05 am -
Nonstop1h 00m
Deal found 11/7$139
Tue 12/222:30 pm -
1 stop5h 15m
Tue 12/298:55 pm -
Nonstop0h 55m
Deal found 11/7$149
Sat 12/58:40 am -
Nonstop1h 00m
Mon 12/712:55 pm -
Nonstop1h 00m
Deal found 11/6$154
Sat 12/58:15 pm -
Nonstop1h 06m
Mon 12/72:14 pm -
Nonstop1h 08m
Deal found 11/6$154
Sat 12/52:50 pm -
Nonstop0h 55m
Sat 12/129:05 am -
1 stop5h 00m
Deal found 11/7$155
Thu 12/36:26 pm -
1 stop15h 41m
Mon 12/75:50 pm -
1 stop16h 22m
Deal found 11/4$155
Thu 12/109:41 am -
1 stop24h 33m
Sat 12/1211:10 am -
1 stop6h 19m
Deal found 11/4$156

Find flight deals from Houston to Austin

Round-trip from

$92
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$51
(Southwest)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$314
From Houston to Austin Bergstrom
One-way flight from Houston to Austin Bergstrom
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($74 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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HOU Houston Hobby - AUS Austin Bergstrom

HOUAUS

Houston Hobby

Tue 12/1

2:45 pm-3:40 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$51

HoustonAustin

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - AUS Austin Bergstrom

IAHAUS

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 12/3

2:12 pm-3:23 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$59

HoustonAustin

HOU Houston Hobby - AUS Austin Bergstrom

HOUAUS

Houston Hobby

Sat 12/19

9:40 am-10:35 am

Nonstop0h 55m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$59

HoustonAustin

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - AUS Austin Bergstrom

IAHAUS

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 12/8

2:12 pm-3:23 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$70

HoustonAustin

HOU Houston Hobby - AUS Austin Bergstrom

HOUAUS

Houston Hobby

Tue 12/8

11:15 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$70

HoustonAustin

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - AUS Austin Bergstrom

IAHAUS

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 12/8

6:24 pm-10:14 am

1 stop15h 50m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$93

HoustonAustin

HOU Houston Hobby - AUS Austin Bergstrom

HOUAUS

Houston Hobby

Tue 12/1

2:45 pm-3:40 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/2

7:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop1h 00m

$101

HoustonAustin

HOU Houston Hobby - AUS Austin Bergstrom

HOUAUS

Houston Hobby

Tue 12/1

2:45 pm-3:40 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 12/8

7:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop1h 00m

$101

HoustonAustin

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - AUS Austin Bergstrom

IAHAUS

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/16

2:12 pm-3:23 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$115

HoustonAustin

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - AUS Austin Bergstrom

IAHAUS

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 12/1

12:00 pm-1:11 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$115

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Austin

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to Austin

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Austin (average of $349). Flying from Houston to Austin in May is currently the most expensive (average of $622). 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 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 20% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

How often are flights from Houston to Austin delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between Houston and Austin have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 95 minutes.

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 in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

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

Wednesday 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.

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

Over the last year, Southwest have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.

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 Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

The best insider tips for Houston to Austin flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Houston to Austin trip
Our travel experts
Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Expert on IAH

Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who has lived in five countries and traveled to over 50, with extensive experience flying around the world. She was born in Colorado, but has spent time flying to both coasts to visit family. She writes regularly for Travel + Leisure, BuzzFeed, and SKI and recently published seven travel journals with Simon & Schuster.

Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Expert on HOU

Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Scott is a frequent contributor to Fodor’s Travel Guide, Conde Nast Traveler, TravelAge West, and TravelPulse. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Alaska Pacific University and a Master of Science in Airline Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and has worked in the airline and hotel industries and as a travel consultant.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on AUS

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Reviews of airlines servicing Austin

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest and United Airlines from Houston to Austin to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 1 inbound flight 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.

  • How long is the flight from Houston to Austin?

    Southwest and United Airlines can get you from Houston to Austin in just under 55m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 148 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Southwest, at $166, 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 63% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Austin?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $58. While the most popular route (Houston Hobby - Austin Bergstrom) can be booked for $117 on average, our data indicates $279 when flying from Houston to Austin.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Austin (average of $349). Flying from Houston to Austin in May is currently the most expensive (average of $622). 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Houston to Austin

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$166Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$227Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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