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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:44 am
• Latest: departs at 10:55 pm and lands at 1:39 am.

The flight takes about 2h 44m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Orlando Airport to Houston:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Orlando Airport to Houston takes 2h 44m, covering 853 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 Orlando Airport to Houston range from $128 to $336, with an average of $207 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 32% above the $207 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $204 round-trip, compared to $255 via a layover through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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 Orlando Airport to Houston flights are:

• United Airlines: 90% on time
• Frontier: 88% on time
• Southwest: 82% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 87% 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 Orlando Airport to Houston flights, with 41% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 27%, evening flights for 26%, and night flights for 6%.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Orlando Airport 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
• Thrifty
• Hertz

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates from around $25:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Ace

Flights from Orlando Airport to Houston usually depart from Orlando (MCO) 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 Orlando Airport to Houston route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 31m.

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

• Raleigh-Durham (RDU) - 56% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 40% on flights from Orlando Airport to Houston. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $200 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $328, 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.

3 airlines operate flights between Orlando Airport and Houston. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest
• Frontier

Flying via New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 59m, compared with 5h 20m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and 5h 44m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Houston is 1 hour behind Orlando Airport (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 Orlando Airport to Houston flights:

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