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$149+ 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 7/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ABQ — HOU
Jul 31 — Aug 71
Fri 7/31
Fri 8/7
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 July 1, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/86:20 am
ABQ
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 00m
Southwest
Sat 8/152:40 pm
HOU
-
ABQ
Nonstop2h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 6/30$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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.
Sat 7/258:00 am
ABQ
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 13m
United Airlines
Sat 8/18:25 pm
IAH
-
ABQ
Nonstop2h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/27$297
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Tue 10/64:30 pm
ABQ
-
HOU
1 stop4h 25m
Southwest
Sat 10/107:50 pm
HOU
-
ABQ
Nonstop2h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 6/28$303
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Sat 8/88:00 am
ABQ
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 13m
United Airlines
Sat 8/155:15 am
IAH
-
ABQ
1 stop5h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/30$307
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Tue 8/117:05 am
ABQ
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 00m
Southwest
Tue 8/1811:20 am
HOU
-
ABQ
2 stops7h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/30$312
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 10/145:45 am
ABQ
-
HOU
1 stop6h 48m
American Airlines
Sat 10/172:01 pm
HOU
-
ABQ
1 stop5h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/1$317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 7/214:36 pm
ABQ
-
IAH
1 stop6h 21m
Delta
Tue 7/282:21 pm
IAH
-
ABQ
1 stop5h 51m
Delta
Deal found 6/30$317
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 8/65:55 am
ABQ
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 00m
Southwest
Sat 8/88:25 am
HOU
-
ABQ
Nonstop2h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 6/28$318
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Tue 8/45:23 am
ABQ
-
HOU
1 stop5h 53m
American Airlines
Thu 8/135:41 am
HOU
-
ABQ
1 stop5h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/29$322
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Mon 8/105:45 am
ABQ
-
IAH
1 stop6h 34m
American Airlines
Tue 8/1810:26 am
IAH
-
ABQ
1 stop4h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/28$322
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 8/87:00 am
ABQ
-
IAH
1 stop5h 19m
American Airlines
Mon 8/1010:26 am
IAH
-
ABQ
1 stop5h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/26$323
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 11/410:50 am
ABQ
-
HOU
2 stops5h 55m
Southwest
Tue 11/108:55 am
HOU
-
ABQ
2 stops7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 6/29$327

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 July 1, 2026.

Round-trip from

$297
(Southwest)

One-way from

$149
(Southwest)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$448
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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 July 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Albuquerque to Houston that are best for you.

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Price

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AlbuquerqueHouston

ABQ - HOU

ABQHOU

Albuquerque

Sat 8/8

6:20 am-9:20 am

Nonstop2h 00m

Houston Hobby

Sat 8/15

2:40 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$297

AlbuquerqueHouston

ABQ - HOU

ABQHOU

Albuquerque

Tue 7/21

11:00 am-2:10 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Houston Hobby

Wed 7/22

9:40 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$297

AlbuquerqueHouston

ABQ - HOU

ABQHOU

Albuquerque

Wed 7/29

2:35 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Houston Hobby

Wed 8/5

8:30 am-11:55 am

1 stop4h 25m

$317

AlbuquerqueHouston

ABQ - HOU

ABQHOU

Albuquerque

Mon 8/17

5:45 am-11:44 am

1 stop4h 59m

Houston Hobby

Tue 9/1

9:37 am-1:37 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$322

AlbuquerqueHouston

ABQ - HOU

ABQHOU

Albuquerque

Thu 10/29

9:45 am-4:50 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Houston Hobby

Tue 11/10

8:45 am-9:55 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$328

AlbuquerqueHouston

ABQ - HOU

ABQHOU

Albuquerque

Mon 11/16

7:20 am-10:20 am

Nonstop2h 00m

Houston Hobby

Thu 11/19

8:45 am-9:55 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$339

AlbuquerqueHouston

ABQ - IAH

ABQIAH

Albuquerque

Tue 7/28

8:00 am-11:13 am

Nonstop2h 13m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 7/31

10:00 am-11:25 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$357

AlbuquerqueHouston

ABQ - HOU

ABQHOU

Albuquerque

Sun 8/2

5:50 am-8:55 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Houston Hobby

Wed 8/12

8:40 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$357

AlbuquerqueHouston

ABQ - HOU

ABQHOU

Albuquerque

Tue 10/6

4:30 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Houston Hobby

Sun 10/11

8:05 am-9:20 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$363

AlbuquerqueHouston

ABQ - HOU

ABQHOU

Albuquerque

Thu 11/19

2:40 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Houston Hobby

Thu 11/26

10:55 am-6:00 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$364

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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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albuquerque to Houston (average of $119). Flying from Albuquerque to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 July 1, 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Albuquerque to Houston?

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Albuquerque to Houston, you should look to book at least 41 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.

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 July 1, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican 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
7.9
Good
4,246 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,246 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,246 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,909 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,246 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,766 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,246 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

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 2 outbound flights 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 $297, Southwest can have you in Houston from Albuquerque in 2h. 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, Southwest ($217), United Airlines ($243), and American Airlines ($292) offers the cheapest pricing from Albuquerque to Houston. These flights start at 47% 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 $102 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $132 and Southwest from $138 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 $356, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $83. The most popular route (Albuquerque - Houston Hobby), is priced around $297.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albuquerque to Houston (average of $119). Flying from Albuquerque to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 July 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$217Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$243Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$292Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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