Houston to Tulsa flights
Tulsa lies 713 km (443 mi) north of Houston, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 40 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Houston | Tulsa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.3 million | 413,066 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 226 m (741 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | HOU, 16 km out | TUL, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | 77001–77299 | 74101–74193 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Houston
Houston is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,602 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH, 25 km).
Arriving in Tulsa
Tulsa is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tulsa International Airport (TUL), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa International Airport | TUL | 11 km (7 mi) | 10,000 ft | 677 ft |
| Stillwater Regional Airport (regional) | SWO | 98 km (61 mi) | 7,401 ft | 1,000 ft |
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Staying in Tulsa
Our booking partner lists 198 places to stay in Tulsa. Of the 171 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (97), and 1 are five-star. Across 82 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 33,567 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tulsa from Houston?
713 km (443 mi) in a straight line, north of Houston.
How long does it take to get from Houston to Tulsa by air?
About 1 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Houston and Tulsa?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Which airports are used for Houston to Tulsa flights?
Typically William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL); Tulsa also has SWO.
Where can I stay in Tulsa?
Our booking partner lists 198 places to stay in Tulsa, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.