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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.

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

• United Airlines
• Southwest

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).

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 in Economy Class class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $419 round-trip and layover options via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) at $432.

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.

Connecting flights from Albuquerque to Houston most commonly pass through:

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 94% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 6% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the Albuquerque to Houston route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $368 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $478, a difference of $110. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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%.

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are Downtown Houston, George R. Brown Convention Center and Galleria Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

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.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 108% above the route average of $420. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

One-way fares from Albuquerque to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $139, which is 51% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 38m, compared with 10h 59m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

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

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
· Hertz
· Thrifty

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates from around $20:

· Thrifty
· Dollar
· Alamo
· Hertz
· Budget

Round-trip flights from Albuquerque to Houston range from $366 to $528, with an average of $420 over the past 12 months. Anything below $366 counts as a good deal.

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