Direct flights from Albuquerque to Houston
20 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from ABQ to IAH.
Flight time: about 1h41m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Albuquerque local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| United UAL251 | 8:10a | 1h42m | Wed, Thu, Sun |
| United UAL251 | 8:15a | 1h46m | Mon, Fri, Sat |
| United UAL251 | 9:31a | 1h46m | Tue |
| Mesa ASH6151 | 12:20p | 1h41m | Thu, Sun |
| Mesa ASH6151 | 12:29p | 1h41m | Fri |
| Mesa ASH6151 | 12:54p | 1h41m | Wed |
| Mesa ASH3986 | 2:18p | 1h47m | Fri, Sun |
| Mesa ASH3986 | 2:28p | 1h41m | Wed |
| Mesa ASH3986 | 2:36p | 1h41m | Tue, Sat |
| Mesa ASH6151 | 2:38p | 2h35m | Mon |
| Mesa ASH6151 | 2:47p | 1h41m | Tue |
| Mesa ASH3986 | 3:17p | 1h41m | Thu |
| Mesa ASH3986 | 3:35p | 1h51m | Mon |
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Nonstop from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston (IAH)
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) has 20 nonstop flights a week to Houston (IAH), operated by Mesa and United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of ABQ and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated July 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated July 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Albuquerque to Houston?
The nonstop flight from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Houston (IAH) takes about 1h41m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Albuquerque to Houston?
Driving from Albuquerque to Houston takes about 12h 56m, covering roughly 883 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 1h41m.