What percentage of Chicago to Houston flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 47.5% of flights from Chicago to Houston were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This means nearly half of all available flights on this route offer a non-stop journey, while the remainder typically involve multiple stops.

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Houston?

A direct flight from Chicago to Houston typically takes 3 hours and 1 minute. This route covers a distance of 1491 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging 11 hours and 3 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

How often do Chicago to Houston flight prices drop?

Historically, prices for flights from Chicago to Houston have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers on this route often have opportunities to find deals. The pricing trends observed over the trailing 30 days suggest that it is a route with regular price fluctuations, potentially offering chances for savings.

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Chicago to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Houston

Flights from Chicago to Houston typically range from $118–$652, with a median fare of $338. Right now, fares are above the typical level, and only 11% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals for cheap flights from Chicago to Houston appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Houston, November stands out with a median fare of just $105. Following closely, May offers a median fare of $108, and July also presents a competitive option with a median fare of $124. These months generally offer more budget-friendly travel options compared to other times of the year.

A typical journey from Chicago to Houston takes about 3h 1m, including connections. Given that a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, the overall median journey time reflects a mix of direct and connecting flights. For those itineraries that do involve connections, travelers can expect a typical journey with 2 stopovers.

The route from Chicago to Houston covers a distance of 1491 kilometers. This classifies the journey as a short-haul flight, meaning it is a relatively brief trip suitable for quick getaways or business travel within a shorter range.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Houston

Regular price: $89 - $212

Prices are currently within the regular range for flights from Chicago to Houston.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Houston is between $89 and $212. The current lowest deal is $100 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 21-Oct 27.

now $100

Low $89

High $212

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Houston

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Houston is November, with a median price of $266. The most expensive month to fly is April, with a median price of $977. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $266

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $977

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Houston

Frontier Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Houston

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Houston

Chicago (MDW) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$268

$181

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Houston

Chicago (ORD) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$125

$109

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Houston

Chicago (ORD) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$211

$161

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Houston

Chicago (ORD) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$96

$119

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Houston

Chicago (ORD) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$94

$119

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Houston

Chicago (ORD) - Houston (HOU)

$293

$239

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Houston

4 nights

Dec 25 - Dec 29

$599 → $349

42%

6 nights

Dec 29 - Jan 4

$590 → $349

41%

6 nights

Dec 28 - Jan 3

$590 → $438

26%

7 nights

Dec 19 - Dec 26

$575 → $435

24%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Houston

Chicago - Houston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Chicago to Houston are above the typical level at $338.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Houston, with a median price of $105.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 1m

The typical direct flight from Chicago to Houston takes 3h 1m, while connecting flights average 25h 53m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Mixed availability of direct flights

Approximately 47.5% of recent flights from Chicago to Houston are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has direct flights available from Chicago to Houston.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals on flights from Chicago to Houston appear frequently, so check often for good prices.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport offers flights to Houston, with prices from $117, making it a budget-friendly option.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$117

Houston main airports to arrive at

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport is a good arrival choice for flights from Chicago to Houston.

📍 ~25 km from Houston city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$110

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Austin–Bergstrom International offers extensive domestic and international routes, a reliable alternative for Houston.

📍 ~230 km from Houston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$205

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Houston

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$606

Save $137

United Airlines

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Oct 14

Houston, United States

70% AI deal score

$754

$609

Save $145

United Airlines

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Dec 05

Houston, United States

69% AI deal score

$740

$609

Save $131

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From ORD

Elite

Dec 22

Houston, United States

69% AI deal score

$709

$609

Save $100

United Airlines

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Oct 07

Houston, United States

68% AI deal score

$675

$606

Save $69

United Airlines

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Dec 09

Houston, United States

68% AI deal score

$684

$609

Save $75

United Airlines

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Oct 13

Houston, United States

67% AI deal score

$674

$609

Save $65

United Airlines

Business Class

From MDW

Elite

Dec 03

Houston, United States

67% AI deal score

$1,160

$857

Save $303

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

Historically, the best time to purchase flights from Chicago to Houston is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this window, the average price for a ticket is around $273. Prices tend to be significantly higher for last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging $760. Even tickets bought 7-13 days in advance are considerably more expensive, at an average of $752.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Chicago to Houston is considered to be $118 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $338. Travelers might find that 75% of tickets are priced at $652 or less. These figures are based on pricing trends observed over a 90-day window.

Historically, November and May are typically the cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Houston, with median prices of $105 and $108 respectively. July also offers relatively lower prices, with a median of $124. The annual median price for this route is $338, indicating that these months offer substantial savings compared to the yearly average.

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Chicago to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Houston

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Houston

Regular price: $89 - $212

Prices are currently within the regular range for flights from Chicago to Houston.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Houston is between $89 and $212. The current lowest deal is $100 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 21-Oct 27.

now $100

Low $89

High $212

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Houston

November

Cheapest

Flights from $266

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $977

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Houston

Frontier Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Houston

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Houston

Chicago (MDW) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$268

$181

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Houston

Chicago (ORD) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$125

$109

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Houston

Chicago (ORD) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$211

$161

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Houston

Chicago (ORD) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$96

$119

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Houston

Chicago (ORD) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$94

$119

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Houston

Chicago (ORD) - Houston (HOU)

$293

$239

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Houston

4 nights

Dec 25 - Dec 29

$599 → $349

42%

6 nights

Dec 29 - Jan 4

$590 → $349

41%

6 nights

Dec 28 - Jan 3

$590 → $438

26%

7 nights

Dec 19 - Dec 26

$575 → $435

24%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Houston

Chicago - Houston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Chicago to Houston are above the typical level at $338.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Houston, with a median price of $105.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 1m

The typical direct flight from Chicago to Houston takes 3h 1m, while connecting flights average 25h 53m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Mixed availability of direct flights

Approximately 47.5% of recent flights from Chicago to Houston are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has direct flights available from Chicago to Houston.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals on flights from Chicago to Houston appear frequently, so check often for good prices.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport offers flights to Houston, with prices from $117, making it a budget-friendly option.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$117

Houston main airports to arrive at

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport is a good arrival choice for flights from Chicago to Houston.

📍 ~25 km from Houston city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$110

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Austin–Bergstrom International offers extensive domestic and international routes, a reliable alternative for Houston.

📍 ~230 km from Houston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$205

Houston, United States

67% AI deal score

$1,160

$857

Save $303

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

Cheap Flights from Chicago to Houston

Today’s best flight deals from Chicago to Houston

Chicago to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Houston

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Houston

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Houston

Direct flights from Chicago to Houston

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Houston

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Houston

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Houston

Chicago - Houston route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in November for the best prices

Direct flights average 3h 1m

Mixed availability of direct flights

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently on this route

Chicago main airports to depart from

Houston main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Houston

Best Elite deals to Houston

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

When should I buy Chicago to Houston tickets?

How much should a flight from Chicago to Houston cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Chicago to Houston?

What percentage of Chicago to Houston flights are direct?

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Houston?

How often do Chicago to Houston flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Chicago

Flights to Houston from other cities

Chicago to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Houston

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Houston

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Houston

Direct flights from Chicago to Houston

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Houston

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Houston

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Houston

Chicago - Houston route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in November for the best prices

Direct flights average 3h 1m

Mixed availability of direct flights

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently on this route

Chicago main airports to depart from

Houston main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Houston

Best Elite deals to Houston

Nov 25

Sep 25

Nov 14

Oct 31

Oct 10

Oct 14

Dec 05

Dec 22

Oct 07

Dec 09

Oct 13

Dec 03

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

When should I buy Chicago to Houston tickets?

How much should a flight from Chicago to Houston cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Chicago to Houston?