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Houston.$148 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Oct, returning Wed, 29 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Austin-Bergstrom on Wed, 29 Oct, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Wed, 29 Oct, arriving in Austin-Bergstrom.Price includes taxes and charges.From $148, select.
Houston.$148 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Aug, returning Mon, 13 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Austin-Bergstrom on Tue, 12 Aug, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 13 Oct, arriving in Austin-Bergstrom.Price includes taxes and charges.From $148, select.
Houston.$148 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Aug, returning Wed, 6 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Austin-Bergstrom on Mon, 4 Aug, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 6 Aug, arriving in Austin-Bergstrom.Price includes taxes and charges.From $148, select.
Houston.$255 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 Aug, returning Mon, 1 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Austin-Bergstrom on Sun, 24 Aug, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 1 Sep, arriving in Austin-Bergstrom.Price includes taxes and charges.From $255, select.
Houston.$270 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Dec, returning Mon, 15 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Austin-Bergstrom on Fri, 12 Dec, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Houston Hobby on Mon, 15 Dec, arriving in Austin-Bergstrom.Price includes taxes and charges.From $270, select.
Houston.$294 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Sep, returning Mon, 22 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Austin-Bergstrom on Fri, 19 Sep, arriving in Houston Hobby.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Mon, 22 Sep, arriving in Austin-Bergstrom.Price includes taxes and charges.From $294, select.
Houston.$294 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Dec, returning Mon, 5 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Austin-Bergstrom on Mon, 15 Dec, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 5 Jan, arriving in Austin-Bergstrom.Price includes taxes and charges.From $294, select.
Houston.$336 per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 Nov, returning Sat, 29 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Austin-Bergstrom on Sat, 8 Nov, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 29 Nov, arriving in Austin-Bergstrom.Price includes taxes and charges.From $336, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Austin-Bergstrom to Houston

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Austin-Bergstrom to Houston flights are currently cheapest in August.
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Austin to Houston: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$148
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time1 hr, 3 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week214

Finding cheap flights from Austin-Bergstrom to Houston: Frequently asked questions

There are 4 airports in Houston: Houston Hobby, Houston George Bush Intercntl., Houston Ellington Field, and Galveston.
The best price we found for a return flight from Austin-Bergstrom to Houston is $148. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 2 minutes is the average flight time from Austin-Bergstrom to Houston.
Southwest Airlines, United and Air Canada fly direct from Austin-Bergstrom to Houston.
As of July 2025, there are 214 flights per week flying from Austin-Bergstrom to Houston.
The cheapest month to fly from Austin-Bergstrom to Houston is usually August.
If you're flying from Austin-Bergstrom Airport, the cheapest airport near Houston is Houston George Bush Intercntl. – which is 25.0 km away from the centre of Houston. We've found flights into this airport from $148.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Austin-Bergstrom Airport to Houston on Monday, 4 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Houston but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Houston is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In July, the average temperature is usually around 29°C. August is typically the warmest month in Houston, when it usually averages around 34°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 6°C. The rainiest month is June.
Currently, United offers the cheapest flight tickets to Houston.

Travelling from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Houston: what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Houston is 1 hour.

  • Austin (the location of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport) and Houston are in the same timezone — UTC-5.

  • The most popular route is from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). You can select from 56 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from AUS to IAH is the 05:00 United Airlines service. If you'd rather fly out later on, the final departure is at 19:51 with United Airlines.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your AUS to Houston flight.

  • Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.

  • Direct Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Houston tickets are available for booking. George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is where you'll be landing.

  • United Airlines is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Houston.

  • Located around 11 kilometres from central Austin, AUS can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 3 hours 25 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Houston? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near AUS:

  • 81.23% of flights leaving Austin-Bergstrom International Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of AUS.

  • AUS is located at 3600 Presidential Blvd.

How to find the cheapest flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Houston

  • $74 is currently the best price for a one-way Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Houston flight. Return flight tickets start at $148. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.

  • Book one month before you want to travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from AUS to Houston.

  • The best month for finding cheap Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Houston tickets is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.

  • Snapping up a cheap flight from AUS to Houston is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you as soon as a deal gets even better.

  • Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Houston by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'

Airports in Houston

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

  • Once your flight from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Houston has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Houston is roughly 19 kilometres from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).

  • Travelling by public transport will take around 1 hour 40 minutes.

  • There are some comfortable places to rest your head close to HOU. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your AUS to Houston flight at one of these well-located options:

  • The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a William P. Hobby Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Easirent, Dollar or Thrifty and hit the road in a heartbeat.

  • Snap up the best price by reserving your ride from HOU four weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.

  • William P. Hobby Airport can be found at 7800 Airport Boulevard.

Best time to go to Houston

  • Before locking in your flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Houston, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Houston offers a lively atmosphere and plenty to do, while the low season brings cheaper hotel deals and smaller crowds.

  • The warmest month in Houston is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Lock in your Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Houston flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AUS to Houston in January when temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).

More about Houston

Explore more of United States

  • Houston has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres west of Houston, a visit to San Antonio will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.

  • If you want to check out another major destination in United States, head for Dallas, roughly 370 kilometres north of Houston. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art are the start of reasons to visit.

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