Why go
- City in Texas, United States.
- Served by Reese Airpark (REE).
History
Lubbock is a city in the U.S. state of Texas and the county seat of Lubbock County. With a population of 257,141 at the 2020 census, Lubbock is the 10th-most populous city in Texas and the 84th-most populous in the United States. The city is in the northwestern part of the state, in the Great Plains region, an area known historically and geographically as the Llano Estacado, and ecologically is part of the southern end of the High Plains, lying at the economic center of the Lubbock metropolitan area, which had an estimated population of 367,109 in 2024.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 7 direct destinations
- AirTran Airways FL (735, 73C) · 3 routes: Dallas*, Harlingen*, Las Vegas*
- Southwest Airlines WN (735, 737-700, 73C) · 3 routes: Austin, Dallas, Las Vegas
- United Airlines UA (ERJ) · 2 routes: Denver*, Houston*
- American Airlines AA (MD-80, M83) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth
- US Airways US (MD-80, ERJ-145) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Reese Airpark (REE); 43 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LBB has direct flights to 7 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Dallas, Dallas-Fort Worth, Las Vegas, Austin, Denver…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lubbock, Texas. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.