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$96+ Cheap flights from Austin (AUS) to Houston

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AUS — HOU
Jul 22 — Jul 291
Wed 7/22
Wed 7/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Austin to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Austin to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 22, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/51:33 pm
AUS
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IAH
1 stop9h 06m
Frontier
Tue 8/118:55 am
IAH
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AUS
1 stop7h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 6/21$198
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Tue 7/215:34 pm
AUS
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IAH
1 stop13h 46m
Frontier
Tue 7/2810:53 am
IAH
-
AUS
1 stop25h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 6/18$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 8/81:33 pm
AUS
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IAH
1 stop9h 06m
Frontier
Mon 8/106:00 am
IAH
-
AUS
1 stop6h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 6/22$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/216:30 am
AUS
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IAH
1 stop18h 10m
Frontier
Wed 7/226:00 am
IAH
-
AUS
1 stop6h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 6/21$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Mon 8/171:33 pm
AUS
-
IAH
1 stop17h 47m
Frontier
Tue 8/184:32 pm
IAH
-
AUS
1 stop24h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 6/18$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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.
Wed 7/151:33 pm
AUS
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IAH
1 stop9h 06m
Frontier
Mon 7/2010:09 pm
IAH
-
AUS
1 stop25h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 6/19$212
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/181:33 pm
AUS
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IAH
1 stop17h 47m
Frontier
Sat 7/256:18 am
IAH
-
AUS
1 stop6h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 6/20$213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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.
Tue 8/255:34 pm
AUS
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IAH
1 stop13h 46m
Frontier
Thu 8/276:00 am
IAH
-
AUS
1 stop10h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 6/19$219
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Thu 8/65:34 pm
AUS
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IAH
1 stop17h 53m
Frontier
Mon 8/106:00 am
IAH
-
AUS
1 stop6h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 6/18$230
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 7/1812:55 pm
AUS
-
HOU
Nonstop1h 05m
Southwest
Sat 7/258:15 am
HOU
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AUS
Nonstop0h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 6/20$281
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 8/88:35 am
AUS
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HOU
Nonstop0h 55m
Southwest
Mon 8/1010:00 am
HOU
-
AUS
Nonstop1h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 6/22$293
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 8/66:20 am
AUS
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HOU
Nonstop0h 55m
Southwest
Thu 8/63:20 pm
HOU
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AUS
Nonstop0h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 6/22$305

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 June 22, 2026.

Round-trip from

$196
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$96
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

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Average price

$587
From Austin Bergstrom to Houston
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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 June 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Austin to Houston that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

AustinHouston

AUS - IAH

AUSIAH

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 7/21

9:35 am-10:45 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 7/22

8:18 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop1h 07m

$281
Quickest round-trip

AustinHouston

AUS - HOU

AUSHOU

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 8/5

12:55 pm-1:50 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

Houston Hobby

Tue 8/11

8:50 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

$281

AustinHouston

AUS - HOU

AUSHOU

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 8/4

4:30 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

Houston Hobby

Tue 8/11

9:30 am-2:05 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$291

AustinHouston

AUS - HOU

AUSHOU

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 7/18

12:55 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Houston Hobby

Sat 7/25

8:15 am-9:10 am

Nonstop0h 55m

$291

AustinHouston

AUS - HOU

AUSHOU

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 8/8

8:35 am-9:30 am

Nonstop0h 55m

Houston Hobby

Mon 8/10

10:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop1h 00m

$293

AustinHouston

AUS - IAH

AUSIAH

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 8/17

5:30 am-6:37 am

Nonstop1h 07m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 8/17

10:15 pm-11:14 pm

Nonstop0h 59m

$305

AustinHouston

AUS - HOU

AUSHOU

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 7/15

7:10 am-1:50 pm

2 stops6h 40m

Houston Hobby

Sat 7/18

8:05 am-12:10 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$306

AustinHouston

AUS - HOU

AUSHOU

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 7/21

5:25 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Houston Hobby

Tue 7/28

9:25 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

$307

AustinHouston

AUS - HOU

AUSHOU

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 8/6

12:25 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop3h 45m

Houston Hobby

Thu 8/6

8:55 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

$315

AustinHouston

AUS - IAH

AUSIAH

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 8/6

2:18 pm-3:24 pm

Nonstop1h 06m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 8/10

10:15 pm-11:12 pm

Nonstop0h 57m

$335

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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, August 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 $289). 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 22, 2026.

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 morning, which can drop the price by up to 8% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

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 June 20, 2026.

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

The best insider tips for Austin to Houston flights

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 June 22, 2026.
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
7.9
Good
4,243 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,243 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,243 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,875 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,243 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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

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 United Airlines and Southwest fly from Austin to Houston in about 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 148 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Houston, with prices starting at $97. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $97 round trip. Southwest 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 $123. On average you can expect to pay $358. The most popular route, (Austin Bergstrom - Houston George Bush Intcntl), can usually be booked for $245.

  • 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, August 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 $289). 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 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$97Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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