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Among airlines operating Albuquerque to Houston Hobby Airport flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

Only Southwest operates flights between Albuquerque and Houston Hobby Airport.

Flights from Albuquerque to Houston Hobby Airport usually depart from Albuquerque (ABQ) and arrive at Houston Hobby (HOU).

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

• 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.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Albuquerque to Houston Hobby Airport.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $406 round-trip and layover options via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) at $407.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Most connecting flights from Albuquerque to Houston Hobby Airport pass through Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Albuquerque to Houston Hobby Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $368 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $441, a difference of $73. 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 Hobby Airport flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:30 am and lands at 7:33 am
• Latest: departs at 4:40 pm and lands at 6:43 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 03m.

A nonstop flight from Albuquerque to Houston Hobby Airport takes 2h 03m, covering 758 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $257 to $997. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Albuquerque to Houston Hobby Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $135, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

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

Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $20 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Albuquerque to Houston Hobby Airport range from $364 to $494, with an average of $407 over the past 12 months. Anything below $364 counts as a good deal.

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