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$152+ Cheap flights from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ABQ — HOU
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Fri 3/13
Fri 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Albuquerque to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Albuquerque to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 11, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/116:10 am
ABQ
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 05m
Southwest
Wed 3/189:15 pm
HOU
-
ABQ
Nonstop2h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 2/10$325
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/118:00 am
ABQ
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 10m
United Airlines
Wed 3/188:24 pm
IAH
-
ABQ
Nonstop2h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$325
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/75:00 am
ABQ
-
HOU
1 stop9h 51m
American Airlines
Wed 3/1112:18 pm
HOU
-
ABQ
1 stop4h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/8$335
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/164:40 pm
ABQ
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 05m
Southwest
Wed 3/189:15 pm
HOU
-
ABQ
Nonstop2h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 2/9$337
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/168:00 am
ABQ
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 10m
United Airlines
Wed 3/1812:00 pm
IAH
-
ABQ
Nonstop2h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/9$337
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/153:10 pm
ABQ
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 05m
Southwest
Mon 4/208:30 pm
HOU
-
ABQ
1 stop3h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 2/9$343
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/14:48 pm
ABQ
-
HOU
1 stop6h 10m
American Airlines
Tue 4/76:01 am
HOU
-
ABQ
1 stop4h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/11$345
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/107:05 am
ABQ
-
IAH
1 stop7h 46m
Delta
Tue 3/174:56 pm
IAH
-
ABQ
1 stop6h 25m
Delta
Deal found 2/8$345
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/76:15 am
ABQ
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 05m
Southwest
Wed 3/116:55 am
HOU
-
ABQ
1 stop5h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 2/8$347
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/54:40 pm
ABQ
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 05m
Southwest
Mon 3/910:50 pm
HOU
-
ABQ
Nonstop2h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 2/9$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/68:00 am
ABQ
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 10m
United Airlines
Tue 3/109:30 am
IAH
-
ABQ
Nonstop2h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2212:17 pm
ABQ
-
IAH
1 stop10h 11m
American Airlines
Tue 9/19:01 am
IAH
-
ABQ
1 stop5h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/8$350

Find flight deals from Albuquerque to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston (HO1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 11, 2026.

Round-trip from

$325
(Southwest)

One-way from

$152
(American Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$407
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Albuquerque to Houston that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Albuquerque to Houston that are best for you.

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AlbuquerqueHouston

ABQ - HOU

ABQHOU

Albuquerque

Wed 3/11

6:10 am-9:15 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/18

9:15 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$325

AlbuquerqueHouston

ABQ - IAH

ABQIAH

Albuquerque

Wed 3/11

8:00 am-11:10 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/18

12:00 pm-1:32 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

$325

AlbuquerqueHouston

ABQ - IAH

ABQIAH

Albuquerque

Tue 3/10

8:00 am-11:10 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/17

9:30 am-10:57 am

Nonstop2h 27m

$325

AlbuquerqueHouston

ABQ - HOU

ABQHOU

Albuquerque

Sat 3/7

5:00 am-3:51 pm

1 stop9h 51m

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/11

12:18 pm-3:58 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$335

AlbuquerqueHouston

ABQ - HOU

ABQHOU

Albuquerque

Wed 4/15

3:10 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Houston Hobby

Mon 4/20

9:55 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$337

AlbuquerqueHouston

ABQ - IAH

ABQIAH

Albuquerque

Wed 4/1

11:28 am-9:09 pm

1 stop8h 41m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/7

2:59 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$345

AlbuquerqueHouston

ABQ - IAH

ABQIAH

Albuquerque

Tue 4/7

8:10 am-5:19 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/14

5:00 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$345

AlbuquerqueHouston

ABQ - IAH

ABQIAH

Albuquerque

Tue 3/10

7:05 am-3:51 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/17

4:56 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$345

AlbuquerqueHouston

ABQ - HOU

ABQHOU

Albuquerque

Sat 3/7

6:15 am-9:20 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/11

6:55 am-10:55 am

1 stop5h 00m

$347

AlbuquerqueHouston

ABQ - HOU

ABQHOU

Albuquerque

Fri 5/8

3:35 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Houston Hobby

Fri 5/15

3:30 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$349

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Best time to book a flight from Albuquerque to Houston

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Albuquerque to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Albuquerque to Houston. Price data was last updated on February 6, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Albuquerque to Houston, you should look to book at least 25 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albuquerque to Houston (average of $111). Flying from Albuquerque to Houston in December is currently the most expensive (average of $281). 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 ABQ to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Albuquerque to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 11, 2026.

When flying from Albuquerque to Houston, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Houston. Reviews last updated February 11, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Albuquerque to Houston have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,273 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,265 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Albuquerque to Houston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Albuquerque to Houston?

    Most people fly from Albuquerque (ABQ) if they book a flight from Albuquerque to Houston. On average, Albuquerque has 1 outbound flight to Houston per day from 3 airlines. Albuquerque is conveniently located just 3.9 mi from Albuquerque’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Albuquerque to Houston?

    For as low as $325, Southwest can have you in Houston from Albuquerque in 2h 05m. Albuquerque and Houston are separated by a distance of 758 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($204), Southwest ($217), and United Airlines ($243) offers the cheapest pricing from Albuquerque to Houston. These flights start at 48% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Albuquerque to Houston one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $124 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $138 and United Airlines from $168 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Albuquerque to Houston?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Albuquerque to Houston? While on average our users pay $348, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $161. The most popular route (Albuquerque - Houston Hobby), is priced around $337.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Albuquerque to Houston?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Albuquerque to Houston 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 Albuquerque to Houston?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albuquerque to Houston (average of $111). Flying from Albuquerque to Houston in December is currently the most expensive (average of $281). 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 3 airlines flying from Albuquerque to Houston

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Albuquerque to Houston. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$204Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$217Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$243Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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