Southwest adds nonstop Amarillo-Houston flights for March 2027

Southwest Airlines will launch four-times-weekly nonstop service between Amarillo and Houston Hobby on March 11, 2027, expanding travel options for the Texas Panhandle and improving one-stop access to the airline’s network. Tickets are available now at Southwest.com.

Why it matters: - The new route gives Amarillo travelers a direct link to Houston Hobby, a key Southwest gateway for connections across the eastern U.S., the Caribbean and Latin America. - The service adds another nonstop option for Amarillo passengers and expands the city’s air-travel reach beyond Dallas, Las Vegas and Austin. - Local business and airport leaders say the route supports both outbound travel and inbound access for business visitors.

What happened: - Southwest Airlines will begin nonstop service between Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) on March 11, 2027. - The route will operate four times a week on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. - Flights are available for booking now at Southwest.com.

The details: - Southwest currently serves Amarillo nonstop to Dallas Love Field, Las Vegas and Austin. - The Houston route will connect Amarillo travelers to Southwest’s network through Hobby Airport. - Southwest says Houston is one of the airline’s top markets for Amarillo passengers. - Catherine Rylee, Southwest Airlines senior network planning analyst, said the new service adds a convenient nonstop option and improves access to other top destinations. - Jason Harrison, president and CEO of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce, said Southwest has supported the community for nearly 48 years. - Andreas Eckstein, president and CEO of the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation, said the new Houston service meets a business need for access to a key market and adds a link to other markets. - Michael Conner, director of aviation at Rick Husband International Airport, said the added frequencies reflect demand-driven expansion and stronger connections into Southwest’s growing network. - Bruce Tarletsky, president and managing partner at Team Insight & Associates, said the route reflects years of locally driven collaboration through the Taking Flight Amarillo program, now in its 12th year.

Between the lines: - The route strengthens Amarillo’s role in Southwest’s network by tying the city to a major connection point rather than only adding point-to-point service. - The repeated emphasis on business access suggests local leaders see the flight as an economic development tool, not just a convenience for leisure travelers. - Southwest is signaling continued investment in Amarillo after nearly five decades in the market.

What's next: - Southwest will start operating the route in March 2027. - Amarillo travelers can use the new Houston flights to connect to additional domestic and international destinations through Southwest’s network.

The bottom line: - Amarillo gains a new nonstop Southwest link to Houston, and the city’s business and leisure travelers get broader access to the airline’s network.