Direct (nonstop) flights from Houston to Jackson

1 airline flys nonstop from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Jackson International (JAN). It's 359 miles (578 km), about 1h 20m in the air. Operated by Southwest Airlines.

HOU
William P. Hobby Airport
🇺🇸 Houston, USA
JAN
Jackson International
🇺🇸 Jackson, USA
Flight Time
1h 20m
Distance
359 mi
578 km
CO₂/pax
66 kg
−80 kg vs. layover
Airlines
1
Southwest Airlines
Time Diff
Same timezone
Operated by Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines

Route data last updated: May 30, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

Southwest Airlines WN Southwest Airlines
Route
HOU → JAN
Flight Time
1h 20m
Distance
359 mi

Alternative Routes

Other ways to fly from Houston to Jackson with one stop · direct emits 66 kg CO₂ per passenger

HOU DFW (Dallas) JAN
Leg 1: 1h 26m (247 mi) Leg 2: 1h 30m (408 mi) Total: ~2h 56m 🍃 146 kg CO₂ (+121% vs. direct)
Leg 1
HOU → DFW
1h 26m · 247 mi
View HOU to DFW flights →
Leg 2
DFW → JAN
1h 30m · 408 mi
View DFW to JAN flights →
HOU BNA (Nashville) JAN
Leg 1: 1h 55m (670 mi) Leg 2: 1h 20m (327 mi) Total: ~3h 15m 🍃 210 kg CO₂ (+218% vs. direct)
Leg 1
HOU → BNA
1h 55m · 670 mi
View HOU to BNA flights →
Leg 2
BNA → JAN
1h 20m · 327 mi
View BNA to JAN flights →
HOU ATL (Atlanta) JAN
Leg 1: 2h (695 mi) Leg 2: 1h 22m (339 mi) Total: ~3h 22m 🍃 217 kg CO₂ (+229% vs. direct)
Leg 1
HOU → ATL
2h · 695 mi
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Leg 2
ATL → JAN
1h 22m · 339 mi
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HOU MCO (Orlando) JAN
Leg 1: 2h 20m (849 mi) Leg 2: 2h (587 mi) Total: ~4h 20m 🍃 291 kg CO₂ (+341% vs. direct)
Leg 1
HOU → MCO
2h 20m · 849 mi
View HOU to MCO flights →
Leg 2
MCO → JAN
2h · 587 mi
View MCO to JAN flights →
HOU MIA (Miami) JAN
Leg 1: 2h 25m (956 mi) Leg 2: 2h 36m (743 mi) Total: ~5h 1m 🍃 323 kg CO₂ (+389% vs. direct)
Leg 1
HOU → MIA
2h 25m · 956 mi
View HOU to MIA flights →
Leg 2
MIA → JAN
2h 36m · 743 mi
View MIA to JAN flights →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the direct flight from Houston to Jackson?

A nonstop flight from Houston (HOU) to Jackson (JAN) takes approximately 1 hours and 20 minutes. The distance is 359 miles (578 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Houston to Jackson?

Just Southwest Airlines.

Is there a nonstop flight from Houston to Jackson?

Yes. 1 airline: Southwest Airlines.

How far is Houston from Jackson?

The flight distance from Houston to Jackson is 359 miles (578 km), measured as the great-circle (shortest air) distance. That's roughly the same distance as Mumbai to Goa.

What type of aircraft flies from Houston to Jackson?

At 1h 20m, this route typically uses narrow-body aircraft — Boeing 737 or Airbus A320. Varies by airline.

What is the carbon footprint of a flight from Houston to Jackson?

Roughly 66 kg CO2 per passenger one-way. That's about the same as driving 330 km.

Is the return flight from Jackson to Houston also nonstop?

Yes — nonstop flights run both ways. Flight time may differ slightly due to wind patterns.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Jackson?

Midweek flights (Tue/Wed) outside holiday peaks are usually cheapest. 3-6 weeks ahead is a good window for this route. Use "Check Prices" above to compare.

How early should I arrive at William P. Hobby Airport for this flight?

1.5-2 hours for domestic. Add more time during holidays or busy travel weekends.