Cheap flights Austin (AUS) to Houston (HOU)
Austin to Houston is a 173-mile trip. We compared 6 nearby airports on both ends, pricing the flight plus the drive, parking, and rideshare that flight search engines leave out.
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Search AUS → HOUNearest vs. cheapest door-to-door
| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | AUS → HOU | $114 | $92 | $206 |
| Cheapest combo | AUS → HOU | $114 | $92 | $206 |
Departure airports near Austin
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to HOU | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS — Austin | 8.1 mi / 12m | $59 | $114 | $173 |
| SAT — San Antonio | 79.1 mi / 1h 15m | $92 | $137 | $229 |
| IAH — Houston | 171 mi / 2h 43m | $124 | too close to fly | — |
Arrival airports near Houston
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from AUS | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU — Houston | 11 mi / 16m | $33 | $114 | $147 |
| IAH — Houston | 18.8 mi / 25m | $49 | $113 | $163 |
| AUS — Austin | 166.2 mi / 2h 38m | $366 | too close to fly | — |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 173 miles, 2h 44m, and an estimated $30 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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