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Among airlines operating Austin 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 Austin and Houston Hobby Airport.

Flights from Austin to Houston Hobby Airport usually depart from Austin Bergstrom (AUS) 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 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.

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

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $488 round-trip, compared to $511 via a layover through Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

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

Most connecting flights from Austin 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 65% on the Austin to Houston Hobby Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $207 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $587, a difference of $380. 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 Hobby Airport flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:40 am and lands at 6:39 am
• Latest: departs at 9:15 pm and lands at 10:14 pm.

The flight takes about 0h 59m.

A nonstop flight from Austin to Houston Hobby Airport takes 0h 59m, covering 148 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 $155 to $722. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Austin to Houston Hobby Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $87, which is 65% below the typical average for this route.

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 Austin to Houston Hobby Airport range from $289 to $587, with an average of $488 over the past 12 months. Anything below $289 counts as a good deal.