Travel from the beautiful beaches of Fort Lauderdale to the sprawling southern metropolis of Houston with Southwest Airlines®. Southwest® has flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport/Houston Hobby that will make this trip from Atlantic coast to Gulf coast a simple one. Find your flight to Houston (Hobby) with Southwest® and book with confidence. If your upcoming excursion has flexible dates, search for flights with our Low Fare Calendar and discover the lowest fares we’ve got. Don't forget to explore Southwest Vacations® to find package deals on flights, hotels, rental cars, and more.
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Fort Lauderdale, FL to Houston (Hobby), TX
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| Departing from | Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) |
|---|---|
| Arriving at | William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) |
| Average flight time | 2 hours 46 minutes |
| Distance | 957 miles |
| 73† | Weekly flights |
|---|---|
| 3‡ | Nonstop flights per day Monday through Friday |
| 3‡ | Nonstop flights on Saturday |
| 3‡ | Nonstop flights on Sunday |
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View our interactive map†Weekly flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 10/1/2021 and 10/31/2021. Note: route may not operate every day of the week.
‡Nonstop flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 10/1/2021 and 10/31/2021.
Blast off to adventure in Space City when you travel to Houston! No matter what you’re interested in, you’ll be able to find it in the nation’s fourth-largest city. Houston is renowned as one of the birthplaces of American space flight (alongside Florida’s own Cape Canaveral), and you can explore it all at Space Center Houston, home to NASA Mission Control. The official visitor center of NASA Johnson Space Center and an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institute, Space Center Houston offers fun for all ages, including 400 artifacts from space crafts to moon rocks.
There are plenty of other great museums in Houston, from the Museum of Natural Science to the Museum of Fine Arts, the Southwest region’s largest art museum. You probably won’t want to spend your whole trip inside, though. Explore one of over 650 urban green spaces in Houston during your stay. Stop by Discovery Green Park, 12 acres of vibrant beauty right in the in the heart of downtown Houston. Then travel to Hines Waterfall Park, which offers you and your family a chance to enjoy a fun day of picnic and Frisbee against the stunning backdrop of a 64-foot circular fountain that recirculates 11,000 gallons of water each minute!
Speaking of parks, you won’t want to miss a great ballpark that features a retractable roof and a guarantee of a great day at the old ball game!
One child over 14 days and under two (2) years of age, not occupying a seat, may be carried free of charge when traveling with an adult (12 years of age or older). Learn more.
Customers flying with a pet are subject to a pet fare. To learn more about traveling with your furry friend, explore the Southwest® pet policy.
Minors under the age of 18 are not permitted to fly unaccompanied on international flights or any itinerary that includes an international flight. Learn more.
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When you arrive at William P. Hobby Airport, you'll be just seven miles from downtown Houston. What're you waiting for? Start exploring!
At Southwest, we know it takes more than great deals on Houston (Hobby) airfares and convenient scheduling options to make your trip memorable. So from booking to boarding, we offer services and features designed to make your travel from Fort Lauderdale to Houston (Hobby) the best it can be. Learn more about the Southwest® travel experience before you book your flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport.
Flying with Southwest is simple and fun, no matter which of our dozens of exciting destinations you choose. When you search for your next flight to Houston (Hobby), know that you won’t be surprised at checkout. Low fares and no hidden fees. That's Transfarency®. And as always, two bags fly free®1. Want the latest news, information, and promotional offers from Southwest? Sign up to receive email from us. Looking for tours, activities, and more hidden gems to add to your Houston (Hobby) adventure? Explore getaways with Southwest®. Book your flight today and know that you'll earn Rapid Rewards® points when you fly.
1First and second checked bags. Weight and size limits apply.
2Fare difference may apply.
The average flight time from Fort Lauderdale to Houston (Hobby) is 2 hours 46 minutes.
There are 73 weekly flights from Fort Lauderdale to Houston (Hobby) on Southwest Airlines.
Yes, Southwest flies nonstop from Fort Lauderdale to Houston (Hobby) 3 times per day from Monday through Friday.
Yes, Southwest flies nonstop from Fort Lauderdale to Houston (Hobby) 3 times per day on Saturdays and Sundays.
To find the lowest fares by day and time to fly Fort Lauderdale to Houston (Hobby) with Southwest, check out our Low Fare Calendar.
You can rent a car at William P. Hobby Airport—book yours with your flight.
Yes! Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Houston (Hobby)—or from here or there to anywhere—can be changed with no change fees. Fare difference may apply.
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