What percentage of Charlotte to Houston flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, 36.4% of flights from Charlotte to Houston were direct. For travelers who prefer connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This means that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route involve at least one stop. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey and evaluating travel time.

How long is the flight from Charlotte to Houston?

The typical direct flight from Charlotte to Houston has a duration of 2 hours and 55 minutes, covering a distance of 1467 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is significantly longer, averaging 7 hours and 58 minutes. Travelers should factor in these durations when choosing between direct and connecting options to best suit their schedule and preferences.

How often do cheap flights from Charlotte to Houston come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Charlotte to Houston are classified as frequent. This suggests that travelers have regular opportunities to find good deals on this route. While specific frequencies can vary, the consistent availability of deals makes it a favorable route for budget-conscious travelers. Keeping an eye on prices across the trailing quarter may reveal recurring patterns for optimal booking.

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Charlotte to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Charlotte to Houston

A typical journey from Charlotte to Houston takes about 2h 55m, including connections. For itineraries that involve connecting flights, the median travel time extends to 11h 52m. This route is classified as short-haul, covering a distance of 1467 km.

Right now, if you're looking for cheap flights from Charlotte to Houston, fares are typically $206–$763, with a median of $412. Current fares are below the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

The cheapest time to fly from Charlotte to Houston is often in April, with a median fare of $148. Other cost-effective months include September, where the median fare is $206, and August, with a median fare of $218.

For flights from Charlotte to Houston, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 36.4% of recent fares being non-stop. When a connection is necessary, the typical number of stopovers is 2, significantly increasing the overall travel time compared to direct options.

How much is a round trip from Charlotte to Houston

Regular price: $99 - $261

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Charlotte to Houston is $99 to $261. The current lowest deal is $96 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 13-Nov 17.

now $96

Low $99

High $261

The cheapest time to fly from Charlotte to Houston

Flights from Charlotte to Houston are cheapest in August, with a median price of $192. The most expensive month to fly is June, with a median price of $680. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $192

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $680

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Charlotte to Houston

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Charlotte to Houston

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CLT - Houston

Charlotte (CLT) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$421

$318

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CLT - Houston

Charlotte (CLT) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$430

$304

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CLT - Houston

Charlotte (CLT) - Houston (HOU)

$527

$379

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CLT - Houston

Charlotte (CLT) - Houston (HOU)

$471

$399

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CLT - Houston

Charlotte (CLT) - Houston (HOU)

$524

$434

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CLT - Houston

Charlotte (CLT) - Houston (HOU)

$537

$457

One-way

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

1 night

Oct 16 - Oct 17

$218 → $153

30%

13 nights

Oct 4 - Oct 17

$179 → $127

29%

1 night

Nov 10 - Nov 11

$124 → $85

31%

3 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 10

$122 → $85

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Charlotte to Houston

Charlotte - Houston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Charlotte to Houston are below the typical level at $96.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $148.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 55m

Direct flights from Charlotte to Houston typically take 2h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 63.6% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines is one option for direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Charlotte to Houston are frequent, appearing every 30 days.

Charlotte main airports to depart from

Charlotte Douglas International (CLT)

Cheapest

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Charlotte to Houston.

📍 ~9 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~$120

Houston main airports to arrive at

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport is a good option for flights from Charlotte to Houston.

📍 ~25 km from Houston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$102

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Austin–Bergstrom International offers extensive domestic and international routes, providing a robust alternative for travelers.

📍 ~230 km from Houston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$255

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Houston

70% AI deal score

$868

$693

Save $175

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Business Class

From CLT

Elite

Oct 31

Houston, United States

70% AI deal score

$867

$693

Save $174

United Airlines

Business Class

From CLT

Elite

Oct 31

Houston, United States

69% AI deal score

$774

$660

Save $114

United Airlines

Business Class

From CLT

Elite

Nov 10

Houston, United States

69% AI deal score

$766

$660

Save $106

United Airlines

Business Class

From CLT

Elite

Oct 28

Houston, United States

69% AI deal score

$770

$660

Save $110

United Airlines

Business Class

From CLT

Elite

Nov 07

Houston, United States

69% AI deal score

$773

$660

Save $113

United Airlines

Business Class

From CLT

Elite

Dec 08

Houston, United States

69% AI deal score

$762

$660

Save $102

United Airlines

Business Class

From CLT

Elite

Nov 11

Houston, United States

69% AI deal score

$841

$693

Save $148

United Airlines

Business Class

From CLT

Elite

Oct 30

Houston, United States

69% AI deal score

$844

$700

Save $144

United Airlines

Business Class

From CLT

Elite

Nov 20

Houston, United States

69% AI deal score

$889

$732

Save $157

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

Historically, the best prices for flights from Charlotte to Houston are found when booking in the "14-27 days" window. During this period, the average price is typically around $176. Booking within "0-6 days" of departure tends to be significantly more expensive, with an average price of $696. Even booking "60+ days" out, the average price is $245, indicating that the sweet spot for savings is closer to the departure date, but not too close.

Based on historical data across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Charlotte to Houston is considered to be $206 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $412. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $763 or less. Aiming for a price at or below $206 would put your fare in the lowest 25% of prices.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte to Houston, with a median price of $148. September and August also offer competitive prices, with median fares of $206 and $218 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $412, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average. Travelers looking for the best deals should consider these months for their travel plans.

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Charlotte to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Charlotte to Houston

How much is a round trip from Charlotte to Houston

Regular price: $99 - $261

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Charlotte to Houston is $99 to $261. The current lowest deal is $96 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 13-Nov 17.

now $96

Low $99

High $261

The cheapest time to fly from Charlotte to Houston

August

Cheapest

Flights from $192

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $680

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Charlotte to Houston

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Charlotte to Houston

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CLT - Houston

Charlotte (CLT) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$421

$318

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

CLT - Houston

Charlotte (CLT) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$430

$304

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CLT - Houston

Charlotte (CLT) - Houston (HOU)

$527

$379

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CLT - Houston

Charlotte (CLT) - Houston (HOU)

$471

$399

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CLT - Houston

Charlotte (CLT) - Houston (HOU)

$524

$434

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CLT - Houston

Charlotte (CLT) - Houston (HOU)

$537

$457

One-way

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

1 night

Oct 16 - Oct 17

$218 → $153

30%

13 nights

Oct 4 - Oct 17

$179 → $127

29%

1 night

Nov 10 - Nov 11

$124 → $85

31%

3 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 10

$122 → $85

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Charlotte to Houston

Charlotte - Houston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Charlotte to Houston are below the typical level at $96.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $148.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 55m

Direct flights from Charlotte to Houston typically take 2h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 63.6% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines is one option for direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Charlotte to Houston are frequent, appearing every 30 days.

Charlotte main airports to depart from

Charlotte Douglas International (CLT)

Cheapest

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Charlotte to Houston.

📍 ~9 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~$120

Houston main airports to arrive at

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport is a good option for flights from Charlotte to Houston.

📍 ~25 km from Houston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$102

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Austin–Bergstrom International offers extensive domestic and international routes, providing a robust alternative for travelers.

📍 ~230 km from Houston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$255

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Houston

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Best Elite deals to Houston

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From CLT

Elite

Sep 21

Houston, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,552

$854

Save $698

From CLT

Houston, United States

69% AI deal score

$889

$732

Save $157

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

Cheap Flights from Charlotte to Houston

Today’s best flight deals from Charlotte to Houston

Charlotte to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Charlotte to Houston

How much is a round trip from Charlotte to Houston

The cheapest time to fly from Charlotte to Houston

Direct flights from Charlotte to Houston

Last-minute flights going from Charlotte to Houston

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

Popular Airports to fly from Charlotte to Houston

Charlotte - Houston route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights average 2h 55m

Connecting flights are more common

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Charlotte 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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Nov 10

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

How early should I book Charlotte to Houston flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from Charlotte to Houston?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte to Houston?

What percentage of Charlotte to Houston flights are direct?

How long is the flight from Charlotte to Houston?

How often do cheap flights from Charlotte to Houston come up?

Related routes

More routes from Charlotte

Flights to Houston from other cities

Charlotte to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Charlotte to Houston

How much is a round trip from Charlotte to Houston

The cheapest time to fly from Charlotte to Houston

Direct flights from Charlotte to Houston

Last-minute flights going from Charlotte to Houston

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

Popular Airports to fly from Charlotte to Houston

Charlotte - Houston route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights average 2h 55m

Connecting flights are more common

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Charlotte 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

Sep 21

Dec 26

Oct 29

Oct 31

Oct 31

Nov 10

Oct 28

Nov 07

Dec 08

Nov 11

Oct 30

Nov 20

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

How early should I book Charlotte to Houston flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from Charlotte to Houston?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte to Houston?