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Among airlines operating Chattanooga to Houston flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

Only United Airlines operates flights between Chattanooga and Houston.

Flights from Chattanooga to Houston usually depart from Chattanooga Lovell Field (CHA) 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 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.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $347 round-trip, compared to $410 via a layover through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 64% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 2% 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 27% on the Chattanooga to Houston route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $329 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $447, a difference of $118. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chattanooga to Houston flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are Downtown Houston, George R. Brown Convention Center and Galleria Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 9:31 am
• Latest: departs at 4:50 pm and lands at 7:21 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 31m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 49% above the route average of $353. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Chattanooga to Houston takes 2h 31m, covering 695 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 $167 to $995. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chattanooga to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $202, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 33m, compared with 4h 50m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 5h 41m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

Houston is 1 hour behind Chattanooga (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 Chattanooga to Houston range from $304 to $448, with an average of $353 over the past 12 months. Anything below $304 counts as a good deal.