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Among airlines operating Nashville to Houston flights:

• 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.

2 airlines operate flights between Nashville and Houston. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Southwest
• United Airlines

Flights from Nashville to Houston usually depart from Nashville Intl (BNA) 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 and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: 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 Nashville to Houston:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $177 round-trip via New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY), compared to $406 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Orlando (MCO) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 15% of one-stop connections

Orlando (MCO) 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 Nashville to Houston route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $362 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $490, a difference of $128. 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 Nashville to Houston flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, evening flights for 20%, 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 Nashville to Houston:

• Earliest: departs at 5:05 am and lands at 7:20 am
• Latest: departs at 10:50 pm and lands at 1:05 am.

The flight takes about 2h 15m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 62% above the route average of $396. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Nashville to Houston takes 2h 15m, covering 667 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 $181 to $989. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Nashville to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $112, which is 52% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 32m, compared with 4h 41m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 5h 20m via New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).

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 Nashville to Houston range from $316 to $513, with an average of $396 over the past 12 months. Anything below $316 counts as a good deal.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Nashville to Houston route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.