Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Houston (CHI - HOU)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Houston and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$65	Spirit Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jan 22 — Sun, Jan 25	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Houston is currently $65
Cheapest one-way flight	$35	Spirit Nonstop 3 hr Wed, Dec 10	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Houston is currently $35
Cheapest nonstop flights	$58	Frontier Nonstop 4 hr Fri, Jan 16 — Sun, Jan 18	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Houston is currently $58
Last-minute weekend getaway	$172	Spirit 1 stop 14 hr Fri, Nov 21 — Mon, Nov 24	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Houston is currently $172
Cheapest business class flights	$385	American Nonstop 4 hr Sat, Jan 17 — Sun, Jan 18	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Houston is currently $385

Fastest flight	2 hr 40 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Houston takes 2 hr 40 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Houston is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $85–150
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $125–220

Popular airlines from Chicago to Houston

United

Nonstop

from $117

Typical price: $190–390

76 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - IAH Every day

835 weekly connecting flights

ORD - IAH Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $117

Typical price: $195–400

33 weekly nonstop flights

MDW - HOU Every day

2860 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - HOU Every day
American

Nonstop

from $145

Typical price: $190–405

21 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - IAH Every day

947 weekly connecting flights

ORD - HOU, IAH Every day
Delta

from $197

Typical price: $225–560

600 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - HOU, IAH Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $50

Typical price: $115–260

10 weekly nonstop flights

MDW, ORD - IAH Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

48 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - IAH Every day
Spirit

Nonstop

from $72

Typical price: $105–235

7 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - IAH Every day

22 weekly connecting flights

ORD - IAH Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 31 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 26 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 28 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Houston

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Houston United States 22 min 16 mi
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

Houston United States 23 min 9 mi
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

Austin United States 2 hr 26 min 140 mi
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)

San Antonio United States 3 hr 2 min 186 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Houston

When are the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Houston?

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Houston are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $85 to $150.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Houston?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with Spirit from $65. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spirit from $35.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Houston is $117, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 11.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Houston is $117, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 11.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Houston is $145, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Houston is $197, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 11.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Houston is $50, flying from Dec 5 to Dec 7.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Chicago to Houston is $72, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 11.

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Houston?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Houston starts at $65 from Thu, Jan 22 to Sun, Jan 25. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $35 and departs on Wed, Dec 10.

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Houston?

2 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Houston.

When should you fly to Houston, United States?

Most visitors explore Houston May–Aug when the days are hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) tend to be mild. Local events include the Martin Luther King, Jr., Grande Parade (Jan) and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (Mar).

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Chicago to Houston?

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Houston.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What is the best airline to fly from Chicago to Houston?

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Houston really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Houston.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 76 nonstop flights and 835 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 33 nonstop flights and 2,860 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Houston are:

American offers 21 nonstop flights and 947 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
Delta offers 600 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
Frontier offers 10 nonstop flights and 48 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
Spirit offers 7 nonstop flights and 22 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Houston.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Houston?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with Spirit from $65. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spirit from $35.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Houston is $117, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 11.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Houston is $117, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 11.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Houston is $145, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Houston is $197, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 11.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Houston is $50, flying from Dec 5 to Dec 7.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Chicago to Houston is $72, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 11.

Which airlines have direct flights from Chicago to Houston?

Southwest, Frontier, United, American and Spirit fly direct from Chicago to Houston.

There are 76 United direct flights from Chicago to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 33 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 American direct flights from Chicago to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 10 Frontier direct flights from Chicago to Houston per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 7 Spirit direct flights from Chicago to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Chicago to Houston?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Houston at price $172 is offered by Spirit from Fri, Nov 21 to Mon, Nov 24.

Which airlines have direct flights from Chicago to Houston?

Southwest, Frontier, United, American and Spirit fly direct from Chicago to Houston.

There are 76 United direct flights from Chicago to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 33 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 American direct flights from Chicago to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 10 Frontier direct flights from Chicago to Houston per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 7 Spirit direct flights from Chicago to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

When are direct flights from Chicago to Houston available?

There are direct flights from Chicago to Houston on a daily basis.

What are the cheapest direct flights from Chicago to Houston?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Houston start at $58 from Fri, Jan 16 to Sun, Jan 18 with Frontier.

How can I find nonstop flights from Chicago to Houston?

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Houston, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

What are the cheapest business class flights from Chicago to Houston?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Houston start at $385 from Sat, Jan 17 to Sun, Jan 18 with American.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Chicago to Houston?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Houston start at $65 from Thu, Jan 22 to Sun, Jan 25.

How can I book business class trips from Chicago to Houston?

To book business class trips from Chicago to Houston, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

Are there any last-minute deals from Chicago to Houston next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Houston starts at $172 from Fri, Nov 21 to Mon, Nov 24 with Spirit.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Chicago to Houston?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Houston at price $172 is offered by Spirit from Fri, Nov 21 to Mon, Nov 24.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Houston?

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Houston, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.