Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Houston (HOU) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, with about 18 flights a week in July 2026. The 957-mile flight takes about 2h 39m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 957 mi · 1,540 km
- Flight time
- 2h 39m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 78%
Airlines flying FLL to HOU
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 18 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 106,647 | 2h 39m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
FLL to HOU flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:40am 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 2147Southwest Airlines | 5:40am | 7:15am | 12 | 83% |
| WN 1787Southwest Airlines | 7:10am | 8:45am | 16 | 100% |
| WN 1788Southwest Airlines | 6:20pm | 7:55pm | 24 | 63% |
| WN 2023Southwest Airlines | 7:00pm | 8:40pm | 4 | n/a |
Is FLL to HOU on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 70% of 812 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (95%), those around 8pm the least (32%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (57%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 812 | 70% | 17 min | 1% |
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 | 238 | 92% | |
| 6am to 7am | 119 | 95% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 45 | 69% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 114 | 51% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 84 | 66% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 120 | 41% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 58 | 32% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 63 | 8,693 | |
| September 2025 | 60 | 8,110 | |
| October 2025 | 66 | 8,994 | |
| November 2025 | 77 | 9,687 | |
| December 2025 | 80 | 10,726 | |
| January 2026 | 71 | 9,863 | |
| February 2026 | 58 | 6,898 | |
| March 2026 | 60 | 7,369 | |
| April 2026 | 61 | 7,251 | |
| May 2026 | 62 | 8,533 | |
| June 2026 | 68 | 9,934 | |
| July 2026 | 80 | 10,589 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.