Miami (MIA) to Houston (HOU) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Miami International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, with about 9 flights a week in July 2026. The 955-mile flight takes about 2h 41m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 955 mi · 1,537 km
- Flight time
- 2h 41m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 76%
Airlines flying MIA to HOU
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 9 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 36,664 | 2h 41m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MIA to HOU flight schedule
2 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:45am and the last at 5:10pm. 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 2863Southwest Airlines | 5:45am | 7:20am | 24 | 100% |
| WN 2366Southwest Airlines | 5:10pm | 6:55pm | 4 | n/a |
Is MIA to HOU on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 74% of 295 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (94%), those around 6pm the least (38%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (59%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 295 | 74% | 16 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 | 120 | 94% | |
| 6am to 7am | 30 | 90% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 30 | 53% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 30 | 38% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 57 | 58% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 28 | 3,691 | |
| September 2025 | 25 | 3,081 | |
| October 2025 | 21 | 2,563 | |
| November 2025 | 20 | 2,284 | |
| December 2025 | 18 | 2,108 | |
| January 2026 | 9 | 1,417 | |
| February 2026 | 4 | 485 | |
| March 2026 | 26 | 3,219 | |
| April 2026 | 30 | 3,056 | |
| May 2026 | 32 | 3,695 | |
| June 2026 | 38 | 5,543 | |
| July 2026 | 39 | 5,522 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.