Denver (DEN) to Houston (HOU) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Denver International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, with about 48 flights a week in July 2026. The 883-mile flight takes about 2h 17m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 883 mi · 1,421 km
- Flight time
- 2h 17m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 75%
Airlines flying DEN to HOU
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 48 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 295,704 | 2h 17m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DEN to HOU flight schedule
10 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:05am and the last at 8:50pm. 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 1504Southwest Airlines | 8:05am | 11:35am | 24 | 100% |
| WN 698Southwest Airlines | 8:40am | 12:00pm | 11 | 100% |
| WN 1505Southwest Airlines | 10:10am | 1:45pm | 28 | 93% |
| WN 3485Southwest Airlines | 1:20pm | 4:45pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1506Southwest Airlines | 1:40pm | 5:05pm | 20 | 75% |
| WN 1507Southwest Airlines | 4:45pm | 8:10pm | 20 | 40% |
| WN 1588Southwest Airlines | 6:05pm | 9:45pm | 16 | 43% |
| WN 3581Southwest Airlines | 7:10pm | 10:35pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 233Southwest Airlines | 7:50pm | 11:10pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 3273Southwest Airlines | 8:50pm | 12:15am | 16 | 47% |
Is DEN to HOU on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 75% of 2,341 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (97%), those around 7pm the least (47%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (52%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 2,341 | 75% | 15 min | 0.6% |
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 | 149 | 95% | |
| 6am to 7am | 209 | 97% | |
| 7am to 8am | 206 | 92% | |
| 8am to 9am | 87 | 97% | |
| 9am to 10am | 109 | 84% | |
| 10am to 11am | 169 | 82% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 121 | 79% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 110 | 75% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 167 | 80% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 92 | 69% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 147 | 66% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 148 | 63% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 171 | 60% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 188 | 47% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 200 | 55% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 190 | 25,642 | |
| September 2025 | 189 | 25,156 | |
| October 2025 | 199 | 27,889 | |
| November 2025 | 209 | 24,467 | |
| December 2025 | 225 | 27,456 | |
| January 2026 | 197 | 23,306 | |
| February 2026 | 183 | 22,658 | |
| March 2026 | 195 | 25,371 | |
| April 2026 | 176 | 20,644 | |
| May 2026 | 180 | 22,389 | |
| June 2026 | 202 | 24,511 | |
| July 2026 | 211 | 26,215 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.