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Cheapest round-trip
$459
Typical prices: $411-$550
American Airlines
Wed 10/24Fri 10/26
GNV - HOU • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$316
Typical prices: $271-$390
American Airlines
Mon 10/1
GNV - IAH • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Gainesville and Houston. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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GNV - IAH
Cheapest • 4% average savings
GNV - HOU
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December
Cheapest • 12% price drop
April
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Charlotte Douglas (CLT)
Cheapest • Avg $336 (round-trip)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Shortest trip • 4h 50m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Gainesville to Houston (GNV-HOU)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Gainesville to Houston

Sat, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 26
American Airlines Logo
5:13 pm - 11:49 pmGNV  Gainesville Regional-HOU Houston Hobby
7h 36m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
2:08 pm - 10:17 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-GNV Gainesville Regional
7h 09m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$459American Airlines
Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 15
American Airlines Logo
5:13 pm - 11:59 pmGNV  Gainesville Regional-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
7h 46m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
5:34 pm - 11:59 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-GNV Gainesville Regional
5h 25m1 stop Miami
$467American Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19
Delta Logo
7:03 pm - 11:55 pmGNV  Gainesville Regional-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
5h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:29 am - 12:48 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-GNV Gainesville Regional
6h 19m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$477Delta
Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19
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7:03 pm - 11:03 pmGNV  Gainesville Regional-HOU Houston Hobby
5h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
6:09 am - 12:48 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-GNV Gainesville Regional
5h 39m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$477Delta
Fri, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 18
American Airlines Logo
5:13 pm - 10:57 pmGNV  Gainesville Regional-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
6h 44m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
5:34 pm - 11:59 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-GNV Gainesville Regional
5h 25m1 stop Miami
$477American Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6
American Airlines Logo
6:27 am - 2:08 pmGNV  Gainesville Regional-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
8h 41m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
3:00 pm - 10:24 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-GNV Gainesville Regional
6h 24m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$477American Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 1:37 pmGNV  Gainesville Regional-HOU Houston Hobby
7h 37m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
5:02 pm - 10:43 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-GNV Gainesville Regional
4h 41m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$477American Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 12
American Airlines Logo
5:13 pm - 10:57 pmGNV  Gainesville Regional-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
6h 44m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
5:34 pm - 11:59 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-GNV Gainesville Regional
5h 25m1 stop Miami
$487American Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Fri, Nov 27
Delta Logo
3:53 pm - 9:59 pmGNV  Gainesville Regional-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
7h 06m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:35 am - 12:46 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-GNV Gainesville Regional
6h 11m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$487Delta
Thu, Nov 19 - Fri, Nov 27
American Airlines Logo
5:55 pm - 10:37 pmGNV  Gainesville Regional-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
5h 42m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:42 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-GNV Gainesville Regional
7h 42m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$494American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Gainesville to Houston flights

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

Round-trip flights from Gainesville to Houston start at $459. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $411 to $550. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $459 on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Gainesville to Houston?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Gainesville to Houston, it is 14% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 82% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • December is the cheapest month to fly from Gainesville to Houston at $406 round-trip.
  • January ($855) and September ($844) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 110% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Gainesville to Houston flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$316
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
Flight from Gainesville to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport

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Your Gainesville to Houston flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Gainesville to Houston?

    Flights from Gainesville to Houston usually depart from Gainesville Regional (GNV) and may arrive at several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Gainesville to Houston?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Gainesville to Houston.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Gainesville to Houston pass through?

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

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 62% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 25% of one-stop connections
    • Miami (MIA) - 9% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 4% of one-stop connections

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

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Gainesville to Houston?

    On the Gainesville to Houston route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 53%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $400 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $844: a $444 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What popular places can I visit in Houston?

    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.

  • How long is a flight from Gainesville to Houston?

    A nonstop flight from Gainesville to Houston takes 0h 00m, covering 785 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Gainesville to Houston?

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Gainesville to Houston changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $442 to $1,246. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Gainesville to Houston looking right now?

    One-way fares from Gainesville to Houston are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $364, which is 7% above the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Gainesville to Houston?

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 50m, compared with 4h 58m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 5h 01m via Miami (MIA).

  • What is the time difference between Gainesville and Houston?

    Houston is 1 hour behind Gainesville (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available in Houston?

    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

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Gainesville to Houston flight?

    Round-trip flights from Gainesville to Houston range from $411 to $550, with an average of $463 over the past 12 months. Anything below $411 counts as a good deal.

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