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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.

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

• United Airlines
• JetBlue

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).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $186 round-trip via Philadelphia (PHL), compared to $400 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.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 7% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 21% on the Boston to Houston route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $361 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $456, a difference of $95. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 2 hours 46 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Boston to Houston flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 43%, evening flights for 14%, and night flights for 0%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 10:28 am
• Latest: departs at 5:38 pm and lands at 10:06 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 28m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 35% above the route average of $388. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Boston to Houston takes 4h 28m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $308 to $2,227. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Boston to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $160, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Philadelphia (PHL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 51m, compared with 5h 59m 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.

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 from around $3:

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

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates from around $20:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Boston to Houston range from $302 to $508, with an average of $388 over the past 12 months. Anything below $302 counts as a good deal.

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