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$60+ Cheap flights from Austin (AUS) to Houston

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AUS — HOU
Jan 20 — Jan 271
Tue 1/20
Tue 1/27
1 adult, Economy
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/267:22 pmAUS - IAH
2 stops13h 38mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/3110:35 pmIAH - AUS
1 stop11h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/19$457
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/305:40 amAUS - HOU
Nonstop1h 00mSouthwest
Sun 1/43:55 pmHOU - AUS
Nonstop0h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 12/21$494
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/304:24 pmAUS - HOU
1 stop3h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/48:16 pmHOU - AUS
1 stop3h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$508
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 12/265:59 pmAUS - IAH
Nonstop1h 09mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/317:25 amIAH - AUS
Nonstop1h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$531
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Sun 12/289:00 pmAUS - HOU
Nonstop1h 00mSouthwest
Mon 12/2910:45 pmHOU - AUS
Nonstop0h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 12/21$531
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/273:50 pmAUS - HOU
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Sun 12/289:50 amHOU - AUS
Nonstop0h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 12/20$541
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/278:15 pmAUS - IAH
1 stop3h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/287:27 pmIAH - AUS
1 stop3h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$551
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/276:05 pmAUS - HOU
1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/285:40 amHOU - AUS
1 stop3h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$551
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 12/208:15 pmAUS - IAH
1 stop3h 35mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/2311:27 amIAH - AUS
1 stop4h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/19$562
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 12/207:25 pmAUS - IAH
Nonstop1h 14mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/232:20 pmIAH - AUS
Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$568
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/206:11 pmAUS - IAH
2 stops30h 27mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/238:02 pmIAH - AUS
1 stop27h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/19$580
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/2210:09 amAUS - IAH
1 stop3h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/286:00 amIAH - AUS
1 stop3h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$623

Find flight deals from Austin to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Austin (AUS) 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 December 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$129
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$60
(Mytrip)

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Average price

$339
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Austin 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 December 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Austin to Houston that are best for you.

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AustinHouston

AUS - IAH

AUSIAH

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 1/17

7:25 am-1:20 pm

1 stop29h 55m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 1/24

4:08 pm-11:11 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$129

AustinHouston

AUS - IAH

AUSIAH

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 1/23

11:30 am-8:40 am

1 stop21h 10m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/26

4:35 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$139

AustinHouston

AUS - IAH

AUSIAH

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 1/8

10:18 am-9:33 pm

1 stop11h 15m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/12

4:35 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$157

AustinHouston

AUS - IAH

AUSIAH

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 1/10

11:30 am-8:23 pm

1 stop8h 53m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 1/11

8:13 pm-4:04 pm

1 stop19h 51m

$166

AustinHouston

AUS - IAH

AUSIAH

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 1/23

11:30 am-8:40 am

1 stop21h 10m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/26

10:14 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops24h 26m

$172

AustinHouston

AUS - IAH

AUSIAH

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 1/7

5:30 am-5:50 pm

1 stop12h 20m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/8

8:13 pm-4:47 pm

1 stop20h 34m

$174

AustinHouston

AUS - IAH

AUSIAH

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 1/18

10:58 am-11:00 pm

1 stop12h 02m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 1/25

10:12 pm-11:43 am

1 stop13h 31m

$179

AustinHouston

AUS - IAH

AUSIAH

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 1/14

7:25 am-8:23 pm

1 stop12h 58m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 1/16

4:15 pm-9:35 pm

3 stops29h 20m

$182

AustinHouston

AUS - HOU

AUSHOU

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 1/20

7:05 am-8:05 am

Nonstop1h 00m

Houston Hobby

Tue 1/27

7:05 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

$257

AustinHouston

AUS - IAH

AUSIAH

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 2/13

1:33 pm-11:29 am

1 stop21h 56m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 2/16

8:49 pm-11:13 pm

2 stops26h 24m

$264

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Best time to book a flight from Austin to Houston

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to Houston (average of $77). Flying from Austin to Houston in July is currently the most expensive (average of $245). 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 AUS to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Austin 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 December 21, 2025.

When flying from Austin to Houston, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 20% versus a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Austin to Houston. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

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

The best insider tips for Austin to Houston flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Austin to Houston trip
Airports
AUS

Expect long lines at AUS, especially during the early morning rush. Arrive early to avoid missing your flight.

Read more about AUSBy Ramsey Qubein
IAH

For a quick ride to downtown Houston from IAH, use Uber or Lyft. It's faster than public transport.

Read more about IAHBy Evie Carrick
HOU

HOU's arrival roadways are usually congestion-free. Consider being dropped off at arrivals for a smoother experience.

Read more about HOUBy Scott Laird
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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

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.

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Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Expert on HOU

Scott Laird

Scott Laird

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.

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Ramsey Qubein

Expert on AUS

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

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.

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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 December 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest and United Airlines from Austin 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
4,256 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
9,099 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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 Austin 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 Austin to Houston?

    Located just 7.5 mi from the city center, Austin Bergstrom is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Houston from Austin. Booking flights from Austin Bergstrom (AUS) to Houston should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily outbound flights to Houston from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Austin to Houston?

    Airlines like Spirit Airlines and Southwest fly from Austin to Houston in about 1h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 20h 10m. 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 Austin to Houston round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Houston, with prices starting at $77. Another option worth looking into is Southwest, starting at $97 round trip. United Airlines is currently priced 75% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Austin to Houston?

    The cheapest flight price from Austin to Houston is $132. On average you can expect to pay $341. The most popular route, (Austin Bergstrom - Houston Hobby), can usually be booked for $139.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to Houston (average of $77). Flying from Austin to Houston in July is currently the most expensive (average of $245). 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 Austin to Houston

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Austin 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 December 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$77Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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