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Cheapest round-trip
$195
Typical prices: $119-$295
Frontier
Tue 9/29Sun 10/4
LAX - IAH • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$197
Typical prices: $152-$340
Frontier
Sat 10/31Mon 11/9
LAX - IAH • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights to Houston

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Houston that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Houston

Tue, Sep 29 - Sun, Oct 4
Frontier Logo
5:20 pm - 9:35 am
LAX
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IAH
14h 15m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
10:09 pm - 11:44 pm
IAH
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LAX
3h 35mnonstop
$195Frontier
Tue, Aug 18 - Sat, Aug 22
Frontier Logo
6:30 am - 10:34 am
LAX
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IAH
26h 04m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
4:02 pm - 5:30 pm
IAH
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LAX
3h 28mnonstop
$195Frontier
Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Aug 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:55 am - 12:58 pm
LAX
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IAH
23h 03m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 12:11 am
IAH
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LAX
14h 36m
1 stop
$233Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Nov 7
Southwest Logo
2:45 pm - 5:00 pm
BWI
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HOU
3h 15mnonstop
Southwest Logo
6:15 pm - 10:10 pm
HOU
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BWI
2h 55mnonstop
$269Southwest
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15
Southwest Logo
4:05 pm - 6:20 pm
BWI
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HOU
3h 15mnonstop
Southwest Logo
8:00 am - 12:05 pm
HOU
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BWI
3h 05mnonstop
$269Southwest
Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 10:30 pm
JFK
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IAH
10h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:48 am - 4:18 pm
IAH
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JFK
3h 30mnonstop
$284Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 16
Delta Logo
8:08 am - 1:18 pm
IAD
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HOU
6h 10m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:30 am
HOU
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IAD
4h 30m
1 stop
$289Delta
Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11
Delta Logo
6:12 pm - 11:03 pm
IAD
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HOU
5h 51m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:30 pm - 12:39 am
HOU
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IAD
6h 09m
1 stop
$289Delta
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10
American Airlines Logo
11:51 am - 4:32 pm
BWI
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HOU
5h 41m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:07 pm - 10:39 pm
HOU
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BWI
7h 32m
1 stop
$289American Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
American Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 11:56 pm
BWI
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HOU
5h 36m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:57 pm - 11:41 pm
HOU
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BWI
6h 44m
1 stop
$289American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Houston

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Houston to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Houston?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Houston was found on the route from Washington, D.C., at $195 return. The most popular connection is from Los Angeles to Houston and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $195 in the last 5 days.

How much is a flight to Houston?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Houston from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Houston costs $408 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $49 and departed from Atlanta. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Atlanta to Houston which costs $296 on average, and Los Angeles to Houston, which costs $478 on average.

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What is the cheapest day to fly to Houston?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Houston clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Houston is Friday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $421. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, where round-trip prices are $536 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Houston?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights to Houston, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Houston is September, where tickets cost $276 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $388 and $368 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is October with an average price of $169.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Houston?

The average price for all round-trip flights to Houston depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Houston is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $426 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Houston is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $481.

What is a good deal for flights to Houston?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Houston, 25% of our users found tickets to Houston for the following prices or less: From New Haven $251 round-trip, from Charlotte $337 round-trip, from Jacksonville $361 round-trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Houston?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Houston, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 37% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Houston?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Houston is Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), with an average flight price of $290.

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Expert advice for your flight to Houston

 
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines, Frontier and Delta

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on HOU

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Cheapest flight

$126
Flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Houston Hobby Airport

When to book flights to Houston

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Houston based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Houston based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights to Houston: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew to Houston 
PrincessFlew with United Airlines
LAX
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IAH
Jun 2026
Avoid Houston if you have a connection and inclement weather is predicted
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
GSP
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IAH
Jun 2026
Flying on Tuesday/Wednesday was the least crowded
CharlesFlew with Spirit Airlines
LGA
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IAH
Apr 2026
Know the Spirit Airlines rules on baggage before getting to the airport. Avoid paying a fee.
DrakeFlew with Southwest
MSY
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HOU
Mar 2026
Arrive 4 hours early During government shut down
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
MCO
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IAH
Jan 2026
Night flights are less crowded and leave on time or even earlierike mine did. It was great.
DavidaFlew with Spirit Airlines
BWI
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IAH
Nov 2025
Southwest flies into Hobby, which is closer to the city.
Verified travelerFlew with Spirit Airlines
LGA
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IAH
Sep 2024
Consider one of the non-economy airlines (eg Delta, American) for a more comfortable flight and travel experience.
JoseFlew with United Airlines
ELP
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IAH
Sep 2024
Make sure you have enough time before your next connection. Houston airport is big.
Verified travelerFlew with Lufthansa
PHX
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IAH
Aug 2024
We landed on a domestic flight in C terminal, and had an international departure from Terminal E. FYI, the food and drink selection is better in C, so if you have the time don’t rush to your departure gate.
Verified travelerFlew with Spirit Airlines
LGA
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IAH
Apr 2024
Spirit Airlines is a good and safe, no frills airline. It offers transport for a very cheap fare rate. This is perfect for travelers who can fit all their stuff in a personal sized bag of 18x14x8. Only 1 bag is allowed. If intending to bring a luggage, keep in mind that a prepaid checked in baggage of 40 pounds ($55-60 each way) is cheaper than a prepaid carry on, and it is cheapest when bought together with the fare ticket. Keep also in mind that seats do not recline, so if that is something you need to have especially on longer flights, Spirit airlines isn't for you. So if you just need a no frill, no baggage airfare that transports you from one point to another, Spirit is a reliable, safe and affordable airline to get.
Verified travelerFlew with Delta
LGA
-
IAH
Jan 2024
Be early for your flight, curious to the staff, & respect the lavatories; (fellow passengers shares this space with you)

FAQs - booking Houston flights

  • What is the cheapest flight to Houston?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Houston was found on the route from Washington, D.C., at $195 return. The most popular connection is from Los Angeles to Houston and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $195 in the last 5 days.

  • Which Houston airport is closest to central Houston?

    The distance between Houston Hobby Airport and downtown Houston is 9 miles, which makes it the closest of the 2 Houston airports. Houston George Bush Airport is 16 miles away from the center.

  • How much is a flight to Houston?

    On average, a flight to Houston costs $408. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $49 and departed from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Houston?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Houston.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Houston?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Houston is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Houston?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Houston with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Houston?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Houston up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Houston

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Houston flight deals.

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