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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Atlanta to Houston:

• Earliest: departs at 5:14 am and lands at 7:35 am
• Latest: departs at 10:59 pm and lands at 1:20 am.

The flight takes about 2h 21m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Atlanta to Houston:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Atlanta to Houston takes 2h 21m, covering 696 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Atlanta to Houston range from $126 to $305, with an average of $196 over the past 12 months. Anything below $126 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 38% above the $196 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $195 round-trip, compared to $222 via a layover through Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Southwest has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Atlanta to Houston flights are:

• United Airlines: 90% on time
• Southwest: 85% on time
• Delta: 84% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Atlanta to Houston flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 10%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Atlanta to Houston flights:

• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Atlanta to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $64, which is 57% below the typical average for this route.

Since Houston is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) — daily rates averaging $40:

• ACO Rent A Car
• Easirent
• America Car Rental
• Thrifty
• Hertz

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates averaging $69:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Ace

Flights from Atlanta to Houston usually depart from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and may arrive at several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Atlanta to Houston route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 23m.

One-stop flights from Atlanta to Houston most commonly connect through:

• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Atlanta to Houston. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $182 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $243, a difference of $61.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Atlanta and Houston. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• United Airlines
• Southwest
• Frontier

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 38m, compared with 5h 22m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 6h 33m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI).

Houston is 1 hour behind Atlanta (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are George R. Brown Convention Center, Daikin Park and Houston Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Atlanta to Houston flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.