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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 8:01 am
• Latest: departs at 10:00 pm and lands at 1:01 am.

The flight takes about 3h 01m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Miami to Houston:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Miami to Houston takes 3h 01m, covering 960 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.

Round-trip flights from Miami to Houston range from $128 to $307, with an average of $200 over the past 12 months. Anything below $128 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 27% above the $200 route average. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $196 round-trip and layover options via Denver Intl (DEN) at $196.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Frontier has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Miami to Houston flights are:

• United Airlines: 92% on time
• Frontier: 92% on time
• American Airlines: 82% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 86% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$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 Miami to Houston flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 10%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Miami to Houston flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

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

Flights from Miami to Houston usually depart from Miami (MIA) 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 evening 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 Miami to Houston route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 26m.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 63% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Raleigh-Durham (RDU) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 39% on flights from Miami to Houston. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $177 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $287, a difference of $110.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Miami and Houston. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• United Airlines
• Southwest
• Frontier

Flying via Orlando (MCO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 24m, compared with 6h 33m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 7h 14m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

Houston is 1 hour behind Miami (Central Time vs Eastern 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 Miami to Houston flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: 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:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: 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.