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Find cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Houston from $45

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from O'Hare Intl to Houston departing on 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Houston, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Houston, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Houston (ORD-HOU)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from O'Hare Intl 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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7:08 am - 9:55 amORD-IAH
2h 47mnonstop
11:30 am - 2:06 pmIAH-ORD
2h 36mnonstop
$83Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 28 - Tue, Jun 4
9:37 pm - 9:26 amORD-IAH
11h 49m1 stop
10:02 am - 8:47 pmIAH-ORD
10h 45m1 stop
$84Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jun 5 - Wed, Jun 12
5:56 pm - 7:11 amORD-IAH
13h 15m1 stop
9:19 pm - 11:59 pmIAH-ORD
2h 40mnonstop
$86Frontier
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Thu, May 30 - Wed, Jun 5
7:08 am - 9:55 amORD-IAH
2h 47mnonstop
5:38 pm - 1:06 amIAH-ORD
7h 28m1 stop
$88
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Tue, May 28 - Tue, Jun 4
9:25 pm - 9:08 amORD-IAH
11h 43m1 stop
6:15 pm - 12:48 amIAH-ORD
6h 33m1 stop
$89
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Tue, May 14 - Mon, May 20
6:27 pm - 8:44 amORD-IAH
14h 17m1 stop
6:05 pm - 1:06 amIAH-ORD
7h 01m1 stop
$97Frontier
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Wed, May 15 - Tue, May 21
5:00 pm - 8:48 pmORD-HOU
27h 48m1 stop
6:00 pm - 11:29 amHOU-ORD
17h 29m1 stop
$215Sun Country Air
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Fri, Jul 12 - Mon, Jul 15
6:35 pm - 11:08 amORD-HOU
16h 33m1 stop
8:00 am - 8:10 pmHOU-ORD
12h 10m1 stop
$242Sun Country Air
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Thu, Jun 13 - Sun, Jun 16
5:40 am - 12:22 pmORD-HOU
6h 42m1 stop
6:01 am - 11:17 amHOU-ORD
5h 16m1 stop
$248Delta
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Sat, Jun 1 - Sun, Jun 2
5:40 am - 12:22 pmORD-HOU
6h 42m1 stop
4:04 pm - 11:54 pmHOU-ORD
7h 50m1 stop
$397Delta
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Tue, May 28 - Tue, Jun 4

Flights from O'Hare Intl to Houston - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston cost $52 and was between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $97.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Houston?

The average price of all flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Chicago O'Hare Airport to Houston, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Houston back to Chicago O'Hare Airport, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston is April, where tickets cost $198 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and March, where the average cost of tickets is $319 and $319 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 48 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Houston?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Spirit Airlines ($45) and Frontier ($50). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Spirit Airlines ($83) and Frontier ($86).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Houston?

Chicago O'Hare Airport and Houston are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are United Airlines (19 flights per day), American Airlines (5 flights per day), and Spirit Airlines (2 flights per day).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Houston?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston.
There are 4 airlines that fly nonstop from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston. They are: American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Frontier at $41 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Frontier.

How many flights are there between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Houston per day?

Each day, there are between 25 and 29 nonstop flights that take off from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and land in Houston, with an average flight time of 2h 51m. The most common departure time is 9:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport. Each week, there are 192 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Houston?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Houston take?

Flying to Houston from Chicago O'Hare Airport requires at least one layover, as there are no direct flights for this route. The shortest flight duration is 2h 41m.

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Cheapest flight

$45
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Houston George Bush Airport

When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to Houston

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from O'Hare Intl to Houston based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Chicago O'Hare Airport to Houston flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston was $45 for a one-way ticket and $83 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Houston?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Chicago O'Hare Airport and on arrival in Houston.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Houston?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Houston?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Houston, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 Chicago O'Hare Airport to Houston.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Houston from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 Chicago O'Hare Airport with another airline.

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

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Prefer to fly non-stop from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Houston?

Find which airlines fly direct from O'Hare Intl to Houston, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Houston

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +18 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +18 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +18 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +19 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +18 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +18 more

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Nonstop returns

Houston to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +18 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +18 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +18 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +19 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +18 more

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Book cheap flights from Chicago to Houston

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Houston found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/5Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
11h 49mORD-IAH
$45
5/28Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
11h 43mORD-IAH
$46
6/29Sat
nonstopFrontier
2h 44mORD-IAH
$50
7/5Fri
nonstopFrontier
2h 46mORD-IAH
$55
7/12Fri
1 stopSun Country Air
27h 48mORD-HOU
$98
6/7Fri
2 stops
19h 20mORD-IAH
$103
5/29Wed
1 stopDelta
5h 55mORD-HOU
$104
5/17Fri
2 stops
27h 29mORD-IAH
$126
6/13Thu
1 stopSun Country Air
16h 33mORD-HOU
$138
5/29Wed
2 stopsDelta
9h 39mORD-HOU
$416

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Last minute flights from O'Hare Intl to Houston

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Houston that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/10Fri
multi-stopFrontier
27h 28mORD-IAH
5/13Mon
multi-stopFrontier
25h 57mIAH-ORD
$158
5/9Thu
nonstopSpirit Airlines
2h 47mORD-IAH
5/14Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
24h 50mIAH-ORD
$203
5/8Wed
nonstop
2h 47mORD-IAH
5/11Sat
multi-stop
7h 12mIAH-ORD
$216
5/9Thu
nonstop
2h 47mORD-IAH
5/13Mon
multi-stop
7h 12mIAH-ORD
$234
5/11Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 45mORD-HOU
5/12Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 10mHOU-ORD
$328
5/8Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 27mORD-HOU
5/11Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 23mHOU-ORD
$413
5/7Tue
multi-stopDelta
5h 22mORD-HOU
5/11Sat
multi-stopDelta
5h 18mHOU-ORD
$518
5/6Mon
multi-stopDelta
5h 59mORD-IAH
5/8Wed
multi-stopDelta
7h 16mIAH-ORD
$526
5/6Mon
multi-stopVolaris
17h 15mORD-IAH
5/14Tue
multi-stopVolaris
9h 11mIAH-ORD
$640
5/8Wed
multi-stopVolaris
17h 15mORD-IAH
5/16Thu
multi-stopVolaris
9h 11mIAH-ORD
$778

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Chicago O'Hare Airport - Houston Flights

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