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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Albuquerque to Houston:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 7:08 am
• Latest: departs at 4:40 pm and lands at 6:48 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 08m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Albuquerque to Houston:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Albuquerque to Houston takes 2h 08m, covering 749 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Albuquerque to Houston range from $369 to $531, with an average of $429 over the past 12 months. Anything below $369 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 114% above the $429 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $427 round-trip, compared to $525 via a layover through Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Albuquerque to Houston flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $291 to $1,485. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Albuquerque to Houston route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Albuquerque to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $170, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

Since Houston is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) — daily rates from around $3:

• ACO Rent A Car
• Easirent
• America Car Rental
• Thrifty
• Hertz

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates from around $25:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Ace

Flights from Albuquerque to Houston usually depart from Albuquerque (ABQ) and may arrive at several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

One-stop flights from Albuquerque to Houston most commonly connect through:

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 86% of one-stop connections
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Albuquerque to Houston. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $405 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $524, a difference of $119.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Albuquerque and Houston. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 40m, compared with 10h 59m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 11h 05m via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

Houston is 1 hour ahead of Albuquerque (Central Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are George R. Brown Convention Center, Daikin Park and Houston Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Albuquerque to Houston flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.