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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Austin to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 5:10 am and lands at 6:20 am
• Latest: departs at 7:20 pm and lands at 8:30 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 10m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Austin to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Austin to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport takes 1h 10m, covering 140 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 Austin to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport range from $253 to $571, with an average of $399 over the past 12 months. Anything below $253 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $145 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $402 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Austin to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flights, with 38% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 37%, evening flights for 25%, 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 $131 to $1,047. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Austin to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $71, which is 74% below the typical average for this route.

Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Austin to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport usually depart from Austin Bergstrom (AUS) and arrive at Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

One-stop flights from Austin to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 25% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 50% on flights from Austin to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $257 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $504, a difference of $247.

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

Only United Airlines operates flights between Austin and Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 14m, compared with 14h 03m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and 14h 42m via Denver Intl (DEN).

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

Among airlines operating Austin to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; 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

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

If you'd like to smoke while at IAH, you can do so easily, as the airport has designated smoking areas 25 feet outside each airport's exit door. Smoking inside the airport is prohibited.

If you want to shower before departing IAH, you should visit the Centurion Lounge. Located in Terminal D, near gate 6, this lounge features operational showers and clean bathrooms. Apart from showering at this lounge, you can rest on one of its comfy seats, grab a bite from its selection of snacks, and quench your thirst by selecting a drink of your choice from its wide range of beverages.

Yes, it does. Located east of the airport's entrance and adjacent to the runway, this family viewing area features paved parking and picnic tables. Here, you'll get the chance to witness different types of airplanes take off and land at the airport.

To travel to AUS from Austin, you can board a taxi or a bus. The taxis that operate this route are normally the faster of the two options, while the buses are the cheaper option. Hence, to travel quickly, you should travel by taxi, while to travel affordably, you should travel by bus.