Large hub · Houston, Texas
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
A hub for Southwest Airlines. Compare flights from and to HOU, see which airlines fly nonstop, and find the cheapest month to travel.
HOU at a glance
- IATA / ICAO
- HOU / KHOU
- City
- Houston, Texas
- Time zone
- America/Chicago (UTC−5)
- Airport size
- Large hub
- Coordinates
- 29.645, -95.279
- Metro area
- Houston (all airports)
Popular routes from HOU
Popular routes to HOU
Airlines at HOU
Hub airlines first, then carriers with nonstop routes from this airport.
Other Houston-area airports
HOU: common questions
Which airlines fly from HOU?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines and others serve William P. Hobby Airport. Southwest Airlines uses HOU as a hub, so expect the widest choice of nonstop routes from it.
Is HOU a hub airport?
Yes — William P. Hobby Airport is a hub or focus city for Southwest Airlines, which means frequent departures and many connecting itineraries pass through it.
How early should I arrive at HOU?
Plan on two hours before a domestic departure and three hours before an international one — security lines at large airports like HOU can stretch to 30 minutes or more at peak times. TSA PreCheck or CLEAR typically saves 15–30 minutes.
What other airports are near Houston?
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) also serve the Houston area. Fares can differ by $50 or more between them, so compare all of them — our search shows every airport by name.