Dallas (DAL) to Houston (HOU) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Dallas Love Field to William P. Hobby Airport, with about 74 flights a week in July 2026. The 239-mile flight takes about 1h 7m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 239 mi · 385 km
- Flight time
- 1h 7m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 63%
Airlines flying DAL to HOU
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 74 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 391,715 | 1h 7m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DAL to HOU flight schedule
26 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 5 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:00am and the last at 8:30pm. 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 1628Southwest Airlines | 6:00am | 7:05am | 27 | 94% |
| WN 201Southwest Airlines | 6:30am | 7:35am | 4 | 97% |
| WN 1Southwest Airlines | 7:00am | 8:05am | 20 | 90% |
| WN 3Southwest Airlines | 7:45am | 8:50am | 5 | 93% |
| WN 5Southwest Airlines | 8:20am | 9:25am | 4 | 83% |
| WN 7Southwest Airlines | 8:30am | 9:35am | 25 | 85% |
| WN 9Southwest Airlines | 9:20am | 10:30am | 5 | 83% |
| WN 11Southwest Airlines | 9:30am | 10:40am | 8 | 93% |
| WN 15Southwest Airlines | 10:00am | 11:10am | 13 | 92% |
| WN 17Southwest Airlines | 11:00am | 12:10pm | 12 | 89% |
| WN 19Southwest Airlines | 11:30am | 12:40pm | 19 | 79% |
| WN 25Southwest Airlines | 12:30pm | 1:40pm | 13 | 75% |
| WN 27Southwest Airlines | 1:05pm | 2:15pm | 5 | 80% |
| WN 29Southwest Airlines | 1:30pm | 2:40pm | 13 | 55% |
| WN 31Southwest Airlines | 2:00pm | 3:10pm | 12 | 81% |
| WN 35Southwest Airlines | 3:00pm | 4:10pm | 13 | 58% |
| WN 37Southwest Airlines | 3:30pm | 4:50pm | 6 | 65% |
| WN 39Southwest Airlines | 4:00pm | 5:10pm | 13 | 72% |
| WN 41Southwest Airlines | 4:30pm | 5:40pm | 14 | 67% |
| WN 43Southwest Airlines | 5:00pm | 6:10pm | 12 | 74% |
| WN 45Southwest Airlines | 5:30pm | 6:40pm | 13 | 63% |
| WN 49Southwest Airlines | 6:30pm | 7:35pm | 21 | 49% |
| WN 51Southwest Airlines | 7:00pm | 8:05pm | 9 | 65% |
| WN 53Southwest Airlines | 7:30pm | 8:35pm | 16 | 70% |
| WN 55Southwest Airlines | 8:15pm | 9:20pm | 5 | 54% |
| WN 57Southwest Airlines | 8:30pm | 9:35pm | 21 | 66% |
Is DAL to HOU on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 75% of 4,044 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (95%), those around 5pm the least (63%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (47%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 4,044 | 75% | 15 min | 2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 357 | 95% | |
| 7am to 8am | 308 | 92% | |
| 8am to 9am | 291 | 83% | |
| 9am to 10am | 153 | 87% | |
| 10am to 11am | 275 | 88% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 315 | 83% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 180 | 73% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 204 | 68% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 251 | 75% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 223 | 63% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 323 | 70% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 209 | 63% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 197 | 56% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 282 | 66% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 273 | 63% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 98 | 47% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 105 | 52% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 342 | 34,402 | |
| September 2025 | 331 | 33,807 | |
| October 2025 | 352 | 37,552 | |
| November 2025 | 309 | 30,439 | |
| December 2025 | 312 | 32,009 | |
| January 2026 | 324 | 25,169 | |
| February 2026 | 321 | 31,070 | |
| March 2026 | 362 | 35,390 | |
| April 2026 | 346 | 28,894 | |
| May 2026 | 341 | 33,446 | |
| June 2026 | 322 | 35,550 | |
| July 2026 | 328 | 33,987 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.