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

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 11:20 am
• Latest: departs at 11:59 pm and lands at 4:19 am.

The flight takes about 4h 20m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Seattle to Houston takes 4h 20m, covering 1,882 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 Seattle to Houston range from $335 to $575, with an average of $447 over the past 12 months. Anything below $335 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 59% above the $447 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $232 round-trip via Los Angeles (LAX), compared to $465 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 Seattle to Houston flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 20%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $357 to $2,423. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

• Alaska 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.

One-way fares from Seattle to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $176, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

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 averaging $40:

• ACO Rent A Car
• Easirent
• America Car Rental
• Thrifty
• Hertz

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates averaging $69:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Ace

Flights from Seattle to Houston usually depart from Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and may arrive at several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 69% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Seattle to Houston. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $407 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $521, a difference of $114.

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

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

• United Airlines
• Alaska Airlines

Flying via Dallas Love Field (DAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 04m, compared with 6h 28m via Portland (PDX) and 6h 33m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

Houston is 2 hours ahead of Seattle (Central Time vs Pacific 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 Seattle to Houston flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: 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
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class
• Southwest: 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.