4 airlines fly nonstop from Atlanta to Houston.
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | ATL Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport | IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
| Delta Air Lines | ATL Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport | HOU William P. Hobby Airport |
| Southwest Airlines | ATL Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport | HOU William P. Hobby Airport |
| Frontier Airlines | ATL Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport | IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
| United Airlines | ATL Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport | IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
23 miles (37 km) from the city centre. 48.4 million passengers in 2024
| How | Route | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bus | METRO Route 500 IAH Downtown Direct to the George R. Brown Convention Center | $4.50 one way |
| Bus | METRO Route 102 Bush IAH Express via Greenspoint and I-45 | $1.25 (local fare) |
7 miles (11 km) from the city centre. 14.6 million passengers in 2024
| How | Route | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bus | METRO bus 40 to downtown | $1.25 (local fare) |
No passport or visa is needed for domestic travel, but a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID is required to fly within the US.
Houston is 1 hour behind Atlanta. Houston uses the US dollar (USD).
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Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.
As of October 2026, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines fly this route nonstop.
Nonstop flights leave from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and arrive at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
About 701 miles (1,128 km), measured between the city centres.
Houston is 1 hour behind Atlanta.
No passport or visa is needed for domestic travel, but a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID is required to fly within the US.
METRO Route 500 IAH Downtown Direct to the George R. Brown Convention Center, $4.50 one way.
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.