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$34 Find cheap flights from Chicago to Houston

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to Houston departing on 7/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Houston, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Houston, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Houston (CHI-HOU)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago 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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7:33 am - 10:22 amORD-IAH
2h 49mnonstop
10:50 am - 1:40 pmIAH-ORD
2h 50mnonstop
$67Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jun 12 - Wed, Jun 26
2:57 pm - 5:45 pmORD-IAH
2h 48mnonstop
9:00 pm - 11:50 pmIAH-ORD
2h 50mnonstop
$68Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jun 12 - Wed, Jun 26
8:16 pm - 11:06 pmORD-IAH
2h 50mnonstop
9:22 pm - 11:58 pmIAH-ORD
2h 36mnonstop
$69Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Sep 14 - Tue, Sep 17
7:45 am - 10:20 amMDW-IAH
2h 35mnonstop
12:58 pm - 3:26 pmIAH-MDW
2h 28mnonstop
$70Frontier
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Tue, Jul 16 - Tue, Jul 23
6:15 am - 8:59 amORD-IAH
2h 44mnonstop
4:48 pm - 7:26 pmIAH-ORD
2h 38mnonstop
$76
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Wed, Jun 26 - Thu, Jul 4
7:45 am - 10:20 amMDW-IAH
2h 35mnonstop
1:01 pm - 3:29 pmIAH-MDW
2h 28mnonstop
$78Frontier
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Tue, Jul 9 - Tue, Jul 16
6:15 am - 9:01 amORD-IAH
2h 46mnonstop
9:18 am - 11:53 amIAH-ORD
2h 35mnonstop
$85
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Wed, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 23
9:30 am - 4:19 pmORD-HOU
6h 49m1 stop
10:30 am - 4:35 pmHOU-ORD
6h 05m1 stop
$196Delta
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Sat, Sep 14 - Tue, Sep 17
9:10 pm - 11:59 pmORD-IAH
2h 49mnonstop
9:30 pm - 12:06 amIAH-ORD
2h 36mnonstop
$209United Airlines
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Fri, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 3
3:47 pm - 10:20 pmMDW-HOU
6h 33m1 stop
6:00 am - 11:44 amHOU-MDW
5h 44m1 stop
$216Delta
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Sat, Aug 17 - Sat, Aug 24

Flights from Chicago to Houston - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest Chicago to Houston flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Chicago to Houston.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Chicago to Houston cost $30 and was between Chicago Midway Airport and Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $47.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Houston?

The average price of all flights from Chicago to Houston clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Chicago to Houston, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Houston, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Houston?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago 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 from Chicago to Houston is April, where tickets cost $198 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and January, where the average cost of tickets is $323 and $319 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago to Houston, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Houston, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 48 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Houston?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Chicago to Houston found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $67 on Spirit Airlines, followed by Frontier ($70). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $34 on Spirit Airlines and from $35 on Frontier.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Chicago and Houston?

United Airlines (17 flights per day), Southwest (7 flights per day), and American Airlines (3 flights per day) are the most frequent flyers of this route.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Chicago and Houston?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Chicago to Houston.
There are 5 airlines that fly nonstop from Chicago to Houston. They are: American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Frontier at $39 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Frontier.

How many flights are there between Chicago and Houston per day?

Each day, there are between 27 and 36 nonstop flights that take off from Chicago and land in Houston, with an average flight time of 2h 41m. The most common departure time is 7:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport. Each week, there are 218 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago and Houston?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Chicago to Houston take?

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Houston. The quickest journey takes 2h 25m.

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Cheapest flight

$34
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Houston George Bush Airport

When to book flights from Chicago to Houston

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago 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. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Houston

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Houston?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Houston was $34 for a one-way ticket and $67 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Houston?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Houston?

    Chicago is served by 2 major airports and there are 2 airports in Houston. You will leave Chicago from one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be arriving in Houston at one of these airports: Houston Hobby or Houston George Bush Intcntl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Houston?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Houston?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Houston, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago 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 from Chicago to Houston.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago 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 to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago 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 from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly non-stop from Chicago to Houston?

Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Houston, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Chicago to Houston

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +18 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +19 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +20 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +18 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +19 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +18 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +19 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +19 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +20 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +18 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +19 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +19 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +20 more

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Nonstop returns

Houston to Chicago

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +18 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +19 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +20 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +18 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +19 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +18 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +19 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +19 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +20 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +18 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +19 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +20 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Houston found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/30Tue
nonstopSpirit Airlines
2h 45mORD-IAH
$34
7/9Tue
nonstopFrontier
2h 35mMDW-IAH
$35
8/31Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 50mORD-IAH
$60
8/29Thu
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 43mORD-IAH
$70
9/19Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 51mORD-IAH
$95
6/19Wed
1 stopDelta
4h 40mMDW-IAH
$98
9/14Sat
1 stopDelta
5h 00mORD-HOU
$98
7/4Thu
1 stopAmerican Airlines
7h 21mORD-HOU
$134
9/26Thu
1 stopSun Country Air
13h 51mORD-HOU
$138
7/7Sun
1 stopSun Country Air
16h 03mORD-HOU
$178

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Last minute flights from Chicago to Houston

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Houston that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/4Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 37mORD-IAH
6/8Sat
nonstopSpirit Airlines
2h 50mIAH-ORD
$94
6/4Tue
nonstopFrontier
2h 42mMDW-IAH
6/11Tue
nonstopFrontier
2h 28mIAH-MDW
$102
6/4Tue
multi-stop
11h 37mORD-IAH
6/8Sat
nonstop
2h 38mIAH-ORD
$105
6/4Tue
multi-stop
11h 37mORD-IAH
6/5Wed
nonstop
2h 40mIAH-ORD
$107
6/3Mon
multi-stopAllegiant Air
5h 16mMDW-HOU
6/10Mon
multi-stopAllegiant Air
5h 40mHOU-MDW
$287
5/31Fri
multi-stopAllegiant Air
5h 16mMDW-HOU
6/3Mon
multi-stopAllegiant Air
5h 27mHOU-MDW
$445
6/1Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 15mORD-HOU
6/17Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 55mHOU-ORD
$487
6/4Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 45mORD-HOU
6/11Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 02mHOU-ORD
$497
6/2Sun
nonstopSouthwest
2h 45mMDW-IAH
6/6Thu
multi-stopSouthwest
10h 40mIAH-MDW
$498
6/2Sun
nonstopSouthwest
2h 35mMDW-IAH
6/6Thu
nonstopSouthwest
2h 30mIAH-MDW
$506

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