Atlanta (ATL) to Houston (HOU) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Atlanta (ATL) to Houston (HOU): Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 694 miles (1,117 km) apart. Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 34 ways to fly it with one stop, through Jackson, Birmingham and New Orleans and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from ATL to HOU
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it

- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it

Book ATL to HOU with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
ATL to HOU with one stop
34 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Jackson (JAN)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Birmingham (BHM)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via New Orleans (MSY)Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Pensacola (PNS)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Fort Walton Beach (VPS)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Panama City (ECP)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Memphis (MEM)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Little Rock (LIT)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way



- Via Knoxville (TYS)Delta Air Lines, then Allegiant Air


- Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way



- Via Austin (AUS)Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way




- Via San Antonio (SAT)Southwest Airlines the whole way



- Via Savannah (SAV)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines


ATL to HOU: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from ATL to HOU?
Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Atlanta (ATL) to Houston (HOU).
How far is Atlanta from Houston by plane?
Atlanta (ATL) and Houston (HOU) are 694 miles (1,117 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ATL to HOU award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does ATL to HOU cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for ATL to HOU with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Atlanta and Houston?
The most direct connections are through Jackson (JAN), Birmingham (BHM), New Orleans (MSY), Pensacola (PNS) and Fort Walton Beach (VPS). On 14 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through New Orleans.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.