Birmingham (BHM) to Houston (HOU) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, with about 9 flights a week in July 2026. The 570-mile flight takes about 1h 46m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 570 mi · 917 km
- Flight time
- 1h 46m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 68%
Airlines flying BHM to HOU
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 9 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 47,214 | 1h 46m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
BHM to HOU flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 5:15am and the last at 7:00pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 1414Southwest Airlines | 5:15am | 7:00am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 377Southwest Airlines | 5:45am | 7:30am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 816Southwest Airlines | 12:00pm | 1:45pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 1340Southwest Airlines | 12:40pm | 2:25pm | 12 | 64% |
| WN 480Southwest Airlines | 7:00pm | 8:45pm | 4 | n/a |
Is BHM to HOU on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 84% of 444 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (98%), those around 7pm the least (76%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (70%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 444 | 84% | 9 min | 0.5% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 58 | 98% | |
| 6am to 7am | 12 | 92% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 92 | 86% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 112 | 78% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 14 | 79% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 13 | 85% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 70 | 93% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 11 | 46% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 34 | 76% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 10 | 30% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 41 | 3,822 | |
| September 2025 | 38 | 4,180 | |
| October 2025 | 38 | 4,443 | |
| November 2025 | 34 | 3,723 | |
| December 2025 | 33 | 3,578 | |
| January 2026 | 32 | 2,441 | |
| February 2026 | 31 | 2,816 | |
| March 2026 | 38 | 4,612 | |
| April 2026 | 41 | 4,176 | |
| May 2026 | 44 | 4,675 | |
| June 2026 | 38 | 4,190 | |
| July 2026 | 38 | 4,558 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.