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

• Earliest: departs at 8:45 am and lands at 12:59 pm
• Latest: departs at 6:00 pm and lands at 10:14 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 14m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Calgary to Houston:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Calgary to Houston takes 4h 14m, covering 1,760 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Calgary to Houston range from $257 to $433, with an average of $325 over the past 12 months. Anything below $257 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 52% above the $325 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $321 round-trip and layover options via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) at $324.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $21–$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 Calgary to Houston flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

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
• Thrifty
• Hertz

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates from around $25:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Ace

Flights from Calgary to Houston usually depart from Calgary (YYC) 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 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 Calgary to Houston route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 29m.

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

• Vancouver Intl (YVR) - 59% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 33% on flights from Calgary to Houston. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $303 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $450, a difference of $147.

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 Calgary and Houston. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• WestJet
• United Airlines

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 48m, compared with 7h 58m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 8h 26m via Denver Intl (DEN).

Houston is 1 hour ahead of Calgary (Central Time vs Mountain 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 Calgary to Houston flights:

• WestJet: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: 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:

• WestJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Canada: 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.