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Find cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Houston from $29

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from O'Hare Intl to Houston departing on 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Houston (ORD-HOU)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from O'Hare Intl to Houston that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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6:25 am - 9:10 amORD-IAH
2h 45mnonstop
9:18 pm - 11:58 pmIAH-ORD
2h 40mnonstop
$48Frontier
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Wed, May 22 - Wed, May 22
6:25 am - 9:10 amORD-IAH
2h 45mnonstop
9:18 pm - 11:58 pmIAH-ORD
2h 40mnonstop
$49Frontier
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Wed, May 22 - Wed, May 22
7:08 am - 9:55 amORD-IAH
2h 47mnonstop
9:18 pm - 11:58 pmIAH-ORD
2h 40mnonstop
$62
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Tue, May 21 - Wed, May 22
7:08 am - 9:55 amORD-IAH
2h 47mnonstop
8:55 pm - 11:33 pmIAH-ORD
2h 38mnonstop
$63Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 28 - Tue, Jun 4
7:08 am - 9:55 amORD-IAH
2h 47mnonstop
9:00 pm - 11:50 pmIAH-ORD
2h 50mnonstop
$64Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 29 - Wed, Jun 5
9:25 pm - 9:08 amORD-IAH
11h 43m1 stop
9:18 pm - 11:58 pmIAH-ORD
2h 40mnonstop
$69
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Tue, May 21 - Wed, May 22
9:30 pm - 12:17 amORD-IAH
2h 47mnonstop
4:50 pm - 7:35 pmIAH-ORD
2h 45mnonstop
$179American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 29 - Mon, Jul 1
3:32 pm - 10:21 pmORD-HOU
6h 49m1 stop
4:04 pm - 11:58 pmHOU-ORD
7h 54m1 stop
$196Delta
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Thu, May 30 - Sat, Jun 1
7:10 am - 12:04 pmORD-HOU
4h 54m1 stop
10:30 am - 4:45 pmHOU-ORD
6h 15m1 stop
$202Delta
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Wed, Aug 28 - Sun, Sep 1
1:12 pm - 4:00 pmORD-IAH
2h 48mnonstop
4:50 pm - 7:35 pmIAH-ORD
2h 45mnonstop
$204American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 22 - Sun, Jun 30

Flights from O'Hare Intl to Houston - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from O'Hare Intl to Houston to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston cost $49 and was between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $94.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Houston?

The average price of all flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Chicago O'Hare Airport to Houston, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Houston back to Chicago O'Hare Airport, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston is April, where tickets cost $198 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and March, where the average cost of tickets is $319 and $319 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 48 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Houston?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Frontier ($29) and Spirit Airlines ($32). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Frontier ($48) and Spirit Airlines ($63).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Houston?

Chicago O'Hare Airport and Houston are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are United Airlines (19 flights per day), American Airlines (5 flights per day), and Spirit Airlines (2 flights per day).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Houston?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston.
There are 4 airlines that fly nonstop from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston. They are: American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Frontier at $41 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Frontier.

How many flights are there between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Houston per day?

Each day, there are between 25 and 30 nonstop flights that take off from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and land in Houston, with an average flight time of 2h 51m. The most common departure time is 9:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport. Each week, there are 197 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Houston?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Houston take?

Flying to Houston from Chicago O'Hare Airport requires at least one layover, as there are no direct flights for this route. The shortest flight duration is 2h 40m.

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Cheapest flight

$29
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Houston George Bush Airport

When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to Houston

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from O'Hare Intl to Houston based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Chicago O'Hare Airport to Houston flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston was $29 for a one-way ticket and $48 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Houston?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Chicago O'Hare Airport and on arrival in Houston.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Houston?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Houston?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Houston, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Houston?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Houston.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Houston?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Houston from Chicago O'Hare Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Houston?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Houston with an airline and back to Chicago O'Hare Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Houston?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Houston from Chicago O'Hare Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly non-stop from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Houston?

Find which airlines fly direct from O'Hare Intl to Houston, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Houston

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +18 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +18 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +18 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +19 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +18 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +18 more

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Nonstop returns

Houston to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +18 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +18 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +18 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +19 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +18 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Houston found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/29Wed
nonstopFrontier
2h 45mORD-IAH
$29
6/12Wed
nonstopFrontier
2h 44mORD-IAH
$30
5/21Tue
nonstopSpirit Airlines
2h 47mORD-IAH
$32
6/19Wed
nonstopFrontier
2h 44mORD-IAH
$33
6/5Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
11h 49mORD-IAH
$34
9/1Sun
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 54mORD-IAH
$75
9/1Sun
1 stopDelta
5h 21mORD-IAH
$98
9/1Sun
1 stopDelta
6h 04mORD-HOU
$98
8/11Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 44mORD-IAH
$109
8/5Mon
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 56mORD-IAH
$115

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Last minute flights from O'Hare Intl to Houston

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Houston that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/13Mon
multi-stop
14h 46mORD-IAH
5/15Wed
multi-stop
10h 23mIAH-ORD
$121
5/13Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 43mORD-IAH
5/21Tue
nonstopSpirit Airlines
2h 38mIAH-ORD
$132
5/13Mon
multi-stopFrontier
22h 55mORD-IAH
5/14Tue
multi-stopFrontier
14h 43mIAH-ORD
$133
5/13Mon
multi-stopFrontier
22h 55mORD-IAH
5/16Thu
multi-stopFrontier
28h 04mIAH-ORD
$155
5/11Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 03mORD-HOU
5/25Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 23mHOU-ORD
$388
5/11Sat
multi-stopSouthwest
5h 25mORD-HOU
5/15Wed
multi-stopSouthwest
4h 35mHOU-ORD
$423
5/12Sun
multi-stopDelta
6h 42mORD-HOU
5/18Sat
multi-stopDelta
6h 42mHOU-ORD
$507
5/11Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 17mORD-HOU
5/11Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 37mHOU-ORD
$512
5/12Sun
multi-stopSouthwest
5h 35mORD-HOU
5/19Sun
multi-stopSouthwest
5h 35mHOU-ORD
$516
5/12Sun
multi-stopDelta
6h 42mORD-HOU
5/15Wed
multi-stopDelta
6h 23mHOU-ORD
$637

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Chicago O'Hare Airport - Houston Flights

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