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Among airlines operating Tucson 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 Tucson and Houston. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flights from Tucson to Houston usually depart from Tucson (TUS) 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 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 Tucson to Houston:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $315 round-trip via Los Angeles (LAX), compared to $374 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 Tucson to Houston most commonly connect through:

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 44% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 10% of one-stop connections

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Tucson to Houston route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $341 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $389, a difference of $48. 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 Tucson to Houston flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:25 am and lands at 7:51 am
• Latest: departs at 12:09 pm and lands at 2:35 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 26m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 37% above the route average of $367. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Tucson to Houston takes 2h 26m, covering 936 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.

One-way fares from Tucson to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $174, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dallas Love Field (DAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 40m, compared with 4h 55m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 5h 10m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Houston is 2 hours ahead of Tucson (Central Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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 Tucson to Houston range from $299 to $475, with an average of $367 over the past 12 months. Anything below $299 counts as a good deal.