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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:29 am
• Latest: departs at 5:50 pm and lands at 8:19 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 29m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Omaha to Houston takes 2h 29m, covering 798 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 Omaha to Houston range from $347 to $491, with an average of $400 over the past 12 months. Anything below $347 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 75% above the $400 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $183 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Omaha to Houston flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

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

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 Omaha to Houston usually depart from Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA) and may arrive at several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 51% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Omaha to Houston. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $379 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $437, a difference of $58.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Dallas Love Field (DAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 30m, compared with 5h 04m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 5h 39m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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 Omaha 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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.