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Among airlines operating Austin 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 Austin and Houston. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flights from Austin to Houston usually depart from Austin Bergstrom (AUS) 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 and a checked bag in Economy 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 Austin to Houston:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $145 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $422 for nonstop.

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.

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

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 17% of one-stop connections

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 53% on the Austin to Houston route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $257 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $541, a difference of $284. 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 Austin to Houston flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, evening flights for 20%, 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 Austin to Houston:

• Earliest: departs at 5:10 am and lands at 6:17 am
• Latest: departs at 9:05 pm and lands at 10:12 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 07m.

A nonstop flight from Austin to Houston takes 1h 07m, covering 141 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 $157 to $1,087. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Austin to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $82, which is 69% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 48m, compared with 14h 03m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and 14h 42m via Denver Intl (DEN).

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 Austin to Houston range from $258 to $576, with an average of $418 over the past 12 months. Anything below $258 counts as a good deal.