Cheap Flights from Houston Hobby (HOU) to Austin-Bergstrom (AUS)

Houstonand Austin couldn’t be more different, and yet both of them are unmistakably, quintessentially Texas. Leave behind the high rises and high culture of Houston and head for the dive bars and people-watching of Austin, the state’s capitol.

The flight time between the two cities is generally under an hour. United Airlines offers the most direct services between Houston and Austin with 70 flights a week between Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IHA) and Austin Bergstrom Airport (AUS). Southwest also offers direct flights between the smaller Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) and Austin.

Making your way to Houston’s Airports

George Bush Intercontinental Airport(IHA) is the city’s biggest and busiest airport. Most people drive, but Houston traffic can be intense, so allow an hour’s driving time on average. The METRO public bus route 102 serves IHA. This airport is on a true Texan scale, with 5 large terminals. Terminals B through E are connected by the TerminaLink train, while Terminal A is connected to B and C by a bus service. Wifi is available in all terminals, and if you’re bringing your pets with you, each terminal also has its own pet relief area.

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is a small, single-terminal airport. If you’re flying to Austin with Southwest, this is your airport. About 10 miles outside the city, HOU is served by METRO public bus route 88. If you’re driving, the trip is about 20 minutes long. Hobby also has WiFi and a pet relief area on the east side of the baggage claim area and just north of the passenger pickup area.

Arriving in Austin

Austin is a college town, and the corresponding laid-back, artsy, live-it-up vibe is a big part of its charm. What this town might lack in big-city amenities it more than makes up in energy and oddity. When the city motto is “Keep Austin Weird” you know to expect the unexpected. The famous 6th Street scene is amazing for live music and late-night fun, with the whole strip closed to traffic and open for pedestrian revelry every weekend.

A strong bi-cultural influence has flooded Austin with color, life, and some of the best Mexican food you’ll find this side of the border. It’s also part of what makes the city such a great place for off-the-beaten-track shopping. Tiny shops stuffed with handicrafts and artwork dot the city, along with kitschy thrift stores and the fabulous outdoor Renaissance Market.

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