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Cheapest round-trip
$160
Typical prices: $354-$229
Frontier
Tue 7/14Tue 7/21
CLT - IAH • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$197
Typical prices: $359-$230
Frontier
Wed 7/1Sat 7/4
CLT - IAH • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Charlotte to Houston (CLT-HOU)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Charlotte 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Charlotte to Houston

Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Jul 21
Frontier Logo
6:41 pm - 2:50 pm
CLT
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IAH
21h 09m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:20 am - 9:07 pm
IAH
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CLT
11h 47m
1 stop
$160Frontier
Tue, Aug 4 - Wed, Aug 26
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6:48 pm - 8:24 am
CLT
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IAH
14h 36m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:29 am - 12:05 pm
IAH
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CLT
26h 36m
1 stop
$173Frontier
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 2
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4:56 pm - 11:34 am
CLT
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IAH
19h 38m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:37 pm - 5:14 pm
IAH
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CLT
19h 37m
1 stop
$184Frontier
Tue, Jul 7 - Wed, Aug 19
Frontier Logo
6:48 pm - 8:24 am
CLT
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IAH
14h 36m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:29 am - 12:05 pm
IAH
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CLT
26h 36m
1 stop
$189Frontier
Wed, Jul 1 - Wed, Aug 5
Frontier Logo
10:01 am - 11:49 am
CLT
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IAH
2h 48mnonstop
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8:16 am - 9:13 pm
IAH
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CLT
11h 57m
1 stop
$190Frontier
Mon, Jul 27 - Thu, Jul 30
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6:48 pm - 8:24 am
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IAH
14h 36m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:20 am - 9:07 pm
IAH
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CLT
11h 47m
1 stop
$193Frontier
Wed, Jul 1 - Sat, Jul 4
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10:01 am - 11:49 am
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IAH
2h 48mnonstop
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8:47 am - 12:37 pm
IAH
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CLT
2h 50mnonstop
$197Frontier
Wed, Jul 1 - Sat, Jul 4
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10:01 am - 11:49 am
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IAH
2h 48mnonstop
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8:47 am - 12:37 pm
IAH
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CLT
2h 50mnonstop
$198Frontier
Wed, Aug 12 - Sat, Aug 15
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12:35 pm - 4:50 pm
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HOU
5h 15m
1 stop
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9:45 am - 6:20 pm
HOU
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CLT
7h 35m
1 stop
$225Southwest
Wed, Aug 12 - Sat, Aug 15
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6:50 am - 1:45 pm
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HOU
7h 55m
2 stops
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8:50 am - 2:25 pm
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CLT
4h 35m
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$230Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Charlotte to Houston flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Charlotte to Houston?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Charlotte to Houston departing in July.

What is the cheapest Charlotte to Houston flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Charlotte to Houston costs $219 on the route between Charlotte (CLT) and Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 11% cheaper than other Charlotte-Houston routes. It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Charlotte to Houston?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Charlotte to Houston clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Charlotte to Houston, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Houston back to Charlotte, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte to Houston?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Houston is September, where tickets cost $43 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $378 and $96 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Charlotte to Houston?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Charlotte to Houston, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Charlotte to Houston, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Harriet Baskas

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Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Cheapest flight$98
Flight from Charlotte to Houston George Bush Airport

When to book flights from Charlotte to Houston

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Charlotte to Houston based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Charlotte to Houston

  • What is the cheapest flight from Charlotte to Houston?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Charlotte to Houston was $98 for a one-way ticket and $160 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Charlotte and Houston?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Charlotte to Houston?

    Charlotte is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Houston. You will leave Charlotte from Charlotte Douglas and you will be arriving in Houston at one of these airports: Houston Hobby or Houston George Bush Intcntl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Charlotte to Houston?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Charlotte to Houston?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Charlotte and Houston, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Houston.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Houston from Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Charlotte 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 Charlotte up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Charlotte to Houston?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Charlotte Douglas to Houston.
Find which airlines fly direct from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Houston, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Charlotte Douglas to Houston

Monday

American Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

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Direct returns

Houston to Charlotte Douglas

Monday

American Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Charlotte to Houston

 
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7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4235 reviews
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
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One major problem that was very unprofessional and uncalled for. Plane landed and we had to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane since they were waiting for someone to come to the gate to drive the jetway. Southwest couldn't have someone available and waiting for the plane to land? Is there only one person in Hobby airport who knows to drive the jetway? Was he at lunch? In the bar? Uncomfortable and uncalled for!

4.0 OkayAnonymous, May 2026
MSY - HOU
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One major problem that was very unprofessional and uncalled for. Plane landed and we had to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane since they were waiting for someone to come to the gate to drive the jetway. Southwest couldn't have someone available and waiting for the plane to land? Is there only one person in Hobby airport who knows to drive the jetway? Was he at lunch? In the bar? Uncomfortable and uncalled for!

Southwest is kind of a slum airline. It’s gotten more expensive over the years for less and less service. I am a Southwest Chase Visa card holder and was forced to choose a seat in the 26th row in the middle seat. However my wife who is a rewards member but doesn’t hold a card or anything else, gets randomly assigned a normally paid seat in row 6! How does that work?

The seat was not comfortable. 1D. My back was sore all night and the next day.

One of the best airlines for fast boarding, on time arrivals, and top notch service!

I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

I have not flown Southwest in awhile and had a very pleasant experience. From ticketing to boarding to the flight. The flight left on time and landed ahead of schedule. It won't be so long next time!!

Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

An entire day of delays. Cost lots of money. Meals and a hotel.

Five hour delays every hour, I wish it were all at once

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

worst flight ever from Delta, it got delayed and kept on delaying..

Should never have had to go to Detroit from Orlando back to Tennessee!

Got rerouted from a straight flight from Orlando to Atlanta to Knoxville to a flight from Orlando to Detroit to Knoxville! Seriously!! Flight delay out of Detroit! Long day for what should have been a pretty easy travel day!

Two delays on two separate planes with parts they could not easily find and replace.

Checkin was good, fllight ws good. Onlly complaint is lack of foot on 6 hour flight from Seattle to Boston. Snacks were flimsy - chips and cookies. could have offered something more substantial for such a long flight. I know you can buy food in airport but for the price you pay for a ticket, they should step up for the passengers.

Only beverages were offered to first class and I thought the flight attendant could have also served the Delta Comfort as well instead of sitting down and staring at her phone and walking past all of us to the back of the plane to charge her phone more. There was a complete lack of turbulence and was safe enough for flights attendant to walk around in the front of the plane, collect trash and serve a few people water and turn off the seat belt light. Also didn’t enforce people putting their seats into the upright position and allowed two passengers to remain reclined during landing. They seemed out to lunch completely. Usually my experience on Delta is much better.

Long story short, it was one of the better flight experiences I've had in some time when compared with other airlines.

Flight was great! This flight from Atlanta was even better than when I paid for Comfort from SNA to Atlanta.

The pilot had to extend the flight time from san antonio to Houston to burn off fuel. This caused a lot of unnecessary stress since we had a tight connection to Aruba. And with no other flights going to Aruba we were worried about spending a night in Houston. We had to to run to our connection because of the flight crews mistake. Not happy.

The flight was delayed, they didn’t even have water for the toilets or for drinks

Even through the flight was delayed due to storms near IAH The flight was great! The crew was so hospitable and professional

The flight had a delay but I made it to my connection. Flight was smooth overall

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

The flight was significantly delayed. The inbound flight from EWR was delayed departing because of mechanical problems. My original departure from CLT was 5:28 pm but due to the delay of the inbound flight, after arrival, deplaning, cleaning, boarding, we did not push back from the gate until 9:00 pm. Once in the air, the flight was smooth and what was originally supposed to be an arrival in ORD at 7:30 pm local time turned out to be 9:35 pm.

My bags were misplaced!!! Im in a foreign country with no bags

Overall flight was ok. Flight attendant was receptive to assisting passengers with tight connections.

This was the first flight in the morning. We boarded fine. The cabin door was closed and we were ready to go. We were notified by the Captain that ATC issued and ground stop for 40 minutes. So, without even pushing back from the gate, we were already 40 minutes late. We actually were released to push-back and taxi at 30 minutes. But, some passengers had tight connections and were not going to make their connections. Some passengers asked about the delay and the effect on the connections and were told by the cabin attendant that all flights will be delayed and so they should be OK. However, that was not true. My connecting flight was on time and I arrived at IAH with 21 minutes to make my connection. I did and I'm happy about that, but the flight crew should not have given assurances to the passengers who might have missed their connections.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

Two hours delay, probably one hour because they didn’t bring catering and they had to bring water in board. There a change of aircraft. But delays galore at CLT so it must be a CLT and/or AA operation issue. The 1 hr additional delays because nobody could bring 2 packs of water sooner is probably the best example of this airline operates

Our flight was repeatedly delayed for maintenance problems: scheduled for 9.30am, eventually delayed to 7pm! Very very inconvenient! AA should have provided a substitute plane much earlier.. On the other hand, Customer Service crew in Charlotte helped us to reach NY (LGA) by late afternoon. Thank you Patricia!! The actual flight was quick and very comfortable. As always a. excellent, professional crew. [no food on a a short hop).

The flight was peaceful, just s slight turbulence, pilots and crews were all nice and made a great job! Arrived safely in the Philippines. Thank you ya’ll!

Flight left on time. Captain provided relevant announcements. We had to wait 45 minutes to desembark due to the ramp closed because of lightening.

STOP MAKING THE SEATING SO CRAMPED. WE NEED A PASSENGER BILL OF RIGHTS!

Airlines should be prohibited from using the seats they get away with.

Got home at 3am after deboarding the plane. No compensation offered by American

The "on the ground" A/C was not working. It was so hot while waiting to get in the air, a passenger from the rear of the plan declared "I just can't!" and waited in the gangway until time to close the doors. It was miserable. But the crew were champs and had an amazing attitude. I know they were as miserable as we were but didn't let that affect their performance.

When I booked my flight a month ago - I selected a seat. That seat was NOT the one I ended up with when I checked into my flight the day before. This is the second time this has occurred. So, I checked my next flight on Wednesday and Thursday and no seat was assigned. Poor, very poor customer service.

Cleared standby and gave up my seat. Terrible policy and boarding experience

There weren't enough employees at check in took awhile to get bags checked. There wasn't a wheel chair for me, I was sent to someone who turns out to work for a different airline, if My flight hadn't been delayed I probably would have missed my flight as it was, by the time I arrived at my gate, they started boarding in about 15 minutes. I don't know who took me to my gate, definitely was not the normal people who take passengers to the gate. I'm guessing she may have been in a management position. I wish I knew her name, she went beyond to help me. With that said everyone was kind, and were doing the best they could. So, I choose to say it was an Adventure, stressful start, but good. In the end went well. The situation was not only difficult for passengers but the employee's.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

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