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$49+ Cheap flights from Austin (AUS) to Houston

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AUS — HOU
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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Cheap 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$157
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$49
(United Airlines)

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Average price

$348
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 8/125:00 amAUS - IAH
Nonstop0h 58mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/134:09 pmIAH - AUS
Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$157
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/58:35 pmAUS - HOU
Nonstop1h 00mSouthwest
Wed 10/88:45 amHOU - AUS
Nonstop0h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$159
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/126:00 amAUS - IAH
1 stop9h 46mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/139:01 amIAH - AUS
1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$183
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/87:15 amAUS - IAH
1 stop25h 37mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/2411:59 amIAH - AUS
2 stops28h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$231
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/169:50 amAUS - IAH
1 stop6h 59mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/233:50 pmIAH - AUS
1 stop17h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$238
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/95:00 amAUS - HOU
1 stop4h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/168:23 pmHOU - AUS
1 stop3h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$309
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/2610:38 amAUS - IAH
1 stop8h 25mFrontier
Mon 6/306:00 amIAH - AUS
1 stop10h 51mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$352
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/259:05 amAUS - HOU
1 stop9h 08mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/15:35 amHOU - AUS
3 stops41h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$444
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/138:48 amAUS - HOU
1 stop9h 23mAllegiant Air
Fri 6/208:30 amHOU - AUS
1 stop9h 51mAllegiant Air
Deal found 6/12$457
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/97:37 amAUS - IAH
1 stop9h 13mAlaska Airlines
Wed 7/166:00 amIAH - AUS
1 stop12h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$647
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Mon 6/162:30 pmAUS - HOU
1 stop7h 54mDelta
Thu 6/1912:55 pmHOU - AUS
1 stop10h 08mDelta
Deal found 6/12$1,336

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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

Tue 8/12

5:00 am-5:58 am

Nonstop0h 58m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 8/13

4:09 pm-5:13 pm

Nonstop1h 04m

$157

AustinHouston

AUS - HOU

AUSHOU

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 8/2

8:15 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

Houston Hobby

Mon 8/4

8:20 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

$163

AustinHouston

AUS - IAH

AUSIAH

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 8/12

6:00 am-3:46 pm

1 stop9h 46m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 8/13

9:01 am-3:48 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$183

AustinHouston

AUS - IAH

AUSIAH

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 7/8

7:15 am-8:52 am

1 stop25h 37m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 7/24

11:59 am-4:52 pm

2 stops28h 53m

$231

AustinHouston

AUS - IAH

AUSIAH

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 8/16

9:50 am-4:49 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 8/23

3:50 pm-8:55 am

1 stop17h 05m

$238

AustinHouston

AUS - HOU

AUSHOU

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 7/9

5:00 am-9:40 am

1 stop4h 40m

Houston Hobby

Wed 7/16

8:23 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop3h 20m

$309

AustinHouston

AUS - IAH

AUSIAH

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 6/26

10:38 am-7:03 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 6/30

6:00 am-4:51 pm

1 stop10h 51m

$352

AustinHouston

AUS - HOU

AUSHOU

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 7/25

9:05 am-6:13 pm

1 stop9h 08m

Houston Hobby

Fri 8/1

5:35 am-11:34 pm

3 stops41h 59m

$444

AustinHouston

AUS - IAH

AUSIAH

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 7/9

7:37 am-4:50 pm

1 stop9h 13m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 7/16

6:00 am-6:30 pm

1 stop12h 30m

$647

AustinHouston

AUS - HOU

AUSHOU

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 6/16

2:30 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop7h 54m

Houston Hobby

Thu 6/19

12:55 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop10h 08m

$1,336

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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
Our travel experts
Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Expert on IAH

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

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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Best time to book a flight from Austin to Houston

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Houston from Austin with our price prediction graph.
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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Austin to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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 June 12, 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 32% versus a flight in the morning.

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

Rainfall in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston ranges from 3.2 - 5.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

Temperature in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston, 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 53.6 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Austin to Houston by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
725 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 3 daily outbound flights to Houston from 2 different airlines.

  • 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 $157. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Southwest and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $163 and $183, respectively. United Airlines is currently priced 57% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $49 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and American Airlines, with prices starting from $49 and $97, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Austin to Houston?

    The cheapest flight price from Austin to Houston is $99. On average you can expect to pay $358. The most popular route, (Austin Bergstrom - Houston Hobby), can usually be booked for $157.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Austin to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$114Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$127Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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