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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 10:40 am
• Latest: departs at 5:56 pm and lands at 10:36 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 40m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Boston to Houston:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Boston to Houston takes 4h 40m, covering 1,605 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 Boston to Houston range from $312 to $518, with an average of $396 over the past 12 months. Anything below $312 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 37% above the $396 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $206 round-trip via Miami (MIA), compared to $410 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$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 Boston to Houston flights, with 51% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 16%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $332 to $2,510. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Boston to Houston route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Boston to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $172, which is 32% 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 Boston to Houston usually depart from Boston Logan Intl (BOS) and may arrive at several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Boston to Houston route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 44m.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Boston to Houston. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $363 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $475, a difference of $112.

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

2 airlines operate flights between Boston and Houston. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• JetBlue

Flying via Dallas Love Field (DAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 04m, compared with 6h 05m via Lambert-St Louis (STL) and 6h 05m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

Houston is 1 hour behind Boston (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 Boston to Houston flights:

• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; 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:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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