Cheap flights from Houston
Popular trips from Houston
These suggestions are based on the cheapest fares to popular destinations in the next six months.
Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
- LondonCOP 2,414,944Feb 16 — Feb 251 stop11 hr 8 minDelta, KLM
- MiamiCOP 218,369Jan 12 — Jan 20Nonstop2 hr 26 minSpirit
- Los AngelesCOP 239,207Jan 17 — Jan 24Nonstop3 hr 57 minFrontier
- Ho Chi Minh CityCOP 3,319,830Jan 15 — Jan 212 stops36 hr 15 minUnited
- TokyoCOP 2,536,226Mar 1 — Mar 8Nonstop13 hr 55 minZIPAIR Tokyo
- VancouverCOP 609,418Jan 12 — Jan 211 stop7 hr 55 minWestJet
Find cheap flights from Houston to anywhere
Popular airlines with direct flights from Houston
- UnitedFly from Houston (IAH)
- WashingtonDirect flights every day3 hr +
- ChicagoDirect flights every day2 hr 41 min +
- DenverDirect flights every day2 hr 30 min +
- NewarkDirect flights every day3 hr 30 min +
- San FranciscoDirect flights every day4 hr 1 min +
- SouthwestFly from Houston (HOU)
- DallasDirect flights every day1 hr 5 min +
- DenverDirect flights every day2 hr 25 min +
- New OrleansDirect flights every day1 hr 5 min +
- ChicagoDirect flights every day2 hr 20 min +
- Las VegasDirect flights every day3 hr 5 min +
- SpiritFly from Houston (IAH)
- Fort LauderdaleDirect flights every day2 hr 36 min +
- Las VegasDirect flights every day3 hr 7 min +
- OrlandoDirect flights every day2 hr 26 min +
- DetroitDirect flights every day2 hr 47 min +
- Los AngelesDirect flights every day3 hr 17 min +
- FrontierFly from Houston (IAH)
- DenverDirect flights every day2 hr 40 min +
- AtlantaDirect flights every day2 hr 16 min +
- OrlandoDirect flights every day2 hr 43 min +
- CancúnDirect flights every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun2 hr 34 min +
- ChicagoDirect flights every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun2 hr 38 min +
- AmericanFly from Houston (IAH, HOU)
- DallasDirect flights every day1 hr 15 min +
- ChicagoDirect flights every day2 hr 36 min +
- CharlotteDirect flights every day2 hr 37 min +
- MiamiDirect flights every day2 hr 34 min +
- PhiladelphiaDirect flights every day3 hr 25 min +
- DeltaFly from Houston (IAH, HOU)
- AtlantaDirect flights every day2 hr 2 min +
- MinneapolisDirect flights every day2 hr 50 min +
- DetroitDirect flights every day2 hr 46 min +
- New YorkDirect flights every day3 hr 32 min +
- Salt Lake CityDirect flights every day3 hr 4 min +
Popular airports near Houston
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Houston center and popularity with travelers.
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)HoustonUnited States22 min25 km
- William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)HoustonUnited States23 min15 km
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)DallasUnited States3 hr 52 min382 km
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)AustinUnited States2 hr 28 min226 km
Frequently asked questions about flying from Houston
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Houston really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Houston.
In terms of direct flights, United is the most popular, flying directly to 165 cities. United flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Other popular airlines flying from Houston are Southwest, Spirit, Frontier, American, Delta.
In terms of direct flights, United is the most popular, flying directly to 165 cities. United flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Other popular airlines flying from Houston are Southwest, Spirit, Frontier, American, Delta.
- Southwest flies directly to 65 cities. Southwest flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
- Spirit flies directly to 18 cities. Spirit flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
- Frontier flies directly to 14 cities. Frontier flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
- American flies directly to 7 cities. American flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
- Delta flies directly to 6 cities. Delta flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
- United offers direct flights from Houston to 165 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Washington, Chicago, Denver, Newark and San Francisco.
- Southwest offers direct flights from Houston to 65 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Dallas, Denver, New Orleans, Chicago and Las Vegas.
- Spirit offers direct flights from Houston to 18 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas, Orlando, Detroit and Los Angeles.
- Frontier offers direct flights from Houston to 14 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Denver, Atlanta, Orlando, Cancún and Chicago.
- American offers direct flights from Houston to 7 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Dallas, Chicago, Charlotte, Miami and Philadelphia.
- Delta offers direct flights from Houston to 6 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Atlanta, Minneapolis, Detroit, New York and Salt Lake City.
Some popular flight destinations from Houston are Chicago, Denver, Washington, Las Vegas, Orlando and Phoenix.
You can currently find cheap options like round-trip flights from Houston to London starting at COP 2,414,944 for Feb 16 - Feb 25, round trips from Houston to Miami starting at COP 218,369 for Jan 12 - Jan 20, and cheap flights from Houston to Los Angeles starting at COP 239,207 for Jan 17 - Jan 24. Alternatively, explore more cheap flights to anywhere in the world.
You can currently find cheap options like round-trip flights from Houston to London starting at COP 2,414,944 for Feb 16 - Feb 25, round trips from Houston to Miami starting at COP 218,369 for Jan 12 - Jan 20, and cheap flights from Houston to Los Angeles starting at COP 239,207 for Jan 17 - Jan 24. Alternatively, explore more cheap flights to anywhere in the world.
Houston has 2 major airports: George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport. The closest airport to the city center is William P. Hobby Airport 15 km away. However, George Bush Intercontinental Airport is more popular with travelers.
Different airlines may depart from different airports, for example:
Different airlines may depart from different airports, for example:
- United flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
- Southwest flies from William P. Hobby Airport.
- Spirit flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
- Frontier flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
- American flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport.
- Delta flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport.
It's usually recommended that you arrive at the airport 2 hours before departure time for a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international flight to allow for time to check in, clear security, and handle unexpected delays.
Check with your airline for any unique guidance and monitor the airport's website for updates or changes to procedures.
Check with your airline for any unique guidance and monitor the airport's website for updates or changes to procedures.
Finding last-minute flights from Houston is easy on Google Flights.
Select a destination in the form on the top of the page, and use the calendar to pick travel dates and find the lowest ticket prices available.
You can even check for flights departing today.
To find the cheapest tickets, it’s usually best to book at least a few weeks in advance for domestic flights and a few months in advance for cheap international flights.
Select a destination in the form on the top of the page, and use the calendar to pick travel dates and find the lowest ticket prices available.
You can even check for flights departing today.
To find the cheapest tickets, it’s usually best to book at least a few weeks in advance for domestic flights and a few months in advance for cheap international flights.
You can find cheap flight deals from Houston to anywhere in the world on Google Flights.
Just enter Houston as your departure city, choose Anywhere as the destination, and tap Explore.
You can pick specific dates or leave departure and return dates blank if your plans are flexible. The cheapest flight deals to popular destinations will appear.
You can filter the results to see only nonstop flights or flights under a certain price to more easily plan your perfect low cost trip.
If you already have a destination in mind, you can turn on price tracking to get alerts if the ticket price changes for a route or flight.
Just enter Houston as your departure city, choose Anywhere as the destination, and tap Explore.
You can pick specific dates or leave departure and return dates blank if your plans are flexible. The cheapest flight deals to popular destinations will appear.
You can filter the results to see only nonstop flights or flights under a certain price to more easily plan your perfect low cost trip.
If you already have a destination in mind, you can turn on price tracking to get alerts if the ticket price changes for a route or flight.
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