Are direct flights from Houston to Lubbock always the best option?

Direct flights are often the most convenient option, saving time and avoiding layovers. However, connecting flights can sometimes be more affordable. It's worth comparing both types to see which best fits your budget and schedule.

Can flexible travel dates help on Houston to Lubbock flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Mid-week flights or traveling during off-peak seasons often yield lower fares. Adjusting your departure or return by a day or two may reveal cheaper options.

What extra costs should I check before booking Houston to Lubbock flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total travel budget.

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Houston to Lubbock: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Lubbock

For cheap flights from Houston to Lubbock, fares typically range from $245–$514, with a median of $309. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Only about 10% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a deal may require some flexibility.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Lubbock? Historically, the most affordable month to fly this route is October, with a median fare of $173. December also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $205. Travelers can also find lower fares in August, where the median price is $245.

A meaningful share of itineraries between Houston and Lubbock are non-stop, with 58.1% of recent fares being direct flights. For the remaining itineraries that include connections, travelers typically encounter 2 stopovers.

A typical journey from Houston to Lubbock takes about 1h 47m, including connections. This median duration accounts for both direct and connecting flights on this route.

The distance between Houston and Lubbock is 736 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick flight, making it suitable for short trips or weekend getaways.

How much is a round trip from Houston to Lubbock

Regular price: $167 - $292

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

The regular price range for this route is $167 to $292. The current lowest deal is $233 with Southwest Airlines for travel from Dec 3-Dec 7.

now $233

Low $167

High $292

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Lubbock

The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Lubbock is October, with a median price of $173. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $553. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $173

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $553

Jan

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Houston to Lubbock

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Lubbock

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Lubbock

Houston (HOU) - Lubbock (LBB)

Southwest Airlines

$390

$726

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Lubbock

Houston (IAH) - Lubbock (LBB)

United Airlines

$287

$727

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Lubbock

Houston (HOU) - Lubbock (LBB)

Southwest Airlines

$341

$667

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Lubbock

Houston (HOU) - Lubbock (LBB)

Southwest Airlines

$527

$683

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Lubbock

Houston (IAH) - Lubbock (LBB)

United Airlines

$193

$713

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Lubbock

Houston (IAH) - Lubbock (LBB)

United Airlines

$182

$544

One-way

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

2 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 11

$248 → $479

93%

3 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 13

$241 → $479

99%

2 nights

Nov 13 - Nov 15

$160 → $409

156%

3 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 12

$167 → $479

187%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Lubbock

Houston - Lubbock route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for flights from Houston to Lubbock are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in October for prices around $173.

Historically, October, December, and August offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 47m.

Direct flights from Houston to Lubbock typically take 1h 47m, while connecting flights average 79h 53m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights.

Southwest Airlines provides direct flights on this route, with 58.1% of flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines has a deal for $233.

A recent deal from Southwest Airlines for $233 is available for December 3 - December 7.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals for this route are rare.

Deals for flights from Houston to Lubbock are historically rare, so consider booking when you find a good price.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental offers flights to Lubbock, with prices starting from $318.

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

💸 Flights from ~$318

Lubbock main airports to arrive at

Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB)

Cheapest

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is a convenient arrival point for reaching Lubbock.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$267

Airports nearby Lubbock used as alternative

Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF)

Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF) is a close major regional airport with comparable service levels to Lubbock.

📍 ~150 km from Lubbock (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$263

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Lubbock, United States

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$7,410

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Dec 23

Lubbock, United States

26% AI deal score

$7,410

Air Canada, +1

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From IAH

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Nov 23

Lubbock, United States

26% AI deal score

$7,419

Air Canada, +1

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From IAH

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Nov 30

Lubbock, United States

26% AI deal score

$7,427

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From IAH

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Nov 22

Lubbock, United States

26% AI deal score

$7,427

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From IAH

Elite

Nov 23

Lubbock, United States

26% AI deal score

$7,449

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From IAH

Elite

Nov 30

Lubbock, United States

26% AI deal score

$7,457

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From IAH

Elite

Nov 22

Lubbock, United States

26% AI deal score

$7,457

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From IAH

Elite

Nov 30

Lubbock, United States

26% AI deal score

$7,457

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From IAH

Elite

Dec 21

Lubbock, United States

26% AI deal score

$7,457

Air Canada, +1

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lubbock

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison websites can help you compare options from various providers. Looking into different airlines may also reveal better deals.

Booking flights in advance often helps secure better prices, though last-minute deals can sometimes appear. Prices may fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time can be beneficial. Weekday travel can sometimes be less expensive than weekend travel.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes uncover alternative flight options or better prices. While it may add to travel time, the potential savings could be significant. Always consider the total cost and convenience when choosing an airport.

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Houston to Lubbock: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Lubbock

A typical journey from Houston to Lubbock takes about 1h 47m, including connections. This median duration accounts for both direct and connecting flights on this route.

How much is a round trip from Houston to Lubbock

Regular price: $167 - $292

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

The regular price range for this route is $167 to $292. The current lowest deal is $233 with Southwest Airlines for travel from Dec 3-Dec 7.

now $233

Low $167

High $292

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Lubbock

October

Cheapest

Flights from $173

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $553

Jan

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Houston to Lubbock

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Lubbock

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Lubbock

Houston (HOU) - Lubbock (LBB)

Southwest Airlines

$390

$726

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Lubbock

Houston (IAH) - Lubbock (LBB)

United Airlines

$287

$727

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Lubbock

Houston (HOU) - Lubbock (LBB)

Southwest Airlines

$341

$667

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Lubbock

Houston (HOU) - Lubbock (LBB)

Southwest Airlines

$527

$683

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Lubbock

Houston (IAH) - Lubbock (LBB)

United Airlines

$193

$713

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Lubbock

Houston (IAH) - Lubbock (LBB)

United Airlines

$182

$544

One-way

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

2 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 11

$248 → $479

93%

3 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 13

$241 → $479

99%

2 nights

Nov 13 - Nov 15

$160 → $409

156%

3 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 12

$167 → $479

187%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Lubbock

Houston - Lubbock route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for flights from Houston to Lubbock are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in October for prices around $173.

Historically, October, December, and August offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 47m.

Direct flights from Houston to Lubbock typically take 1h 47m, while connecting flights average 79h 53m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights.

Southwest Airlines provides direct flights on this route, with 58.1% of flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines has a deal for $233.

A recent deal from Southwest Airlines for $233 is available for December 3 - December 7.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals for this route are rare.

Deals for flights from Houston to Lubbock are historically rare, so consider booking when you find a good price.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental offers flights to Lubbock, with prices starting from $318.

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

💸 Flights from ~$318

Lubbock main airports to arrive at

Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB)

Cheapest

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is a convenient arrival point for reaching Lubbock.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$267

Airports nearby Lubbock used as alternative

Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF)

Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF) is a close major regional airport with comparable service levels to Lubbock.

📍 ~150 km from Lubbock (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$263

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Lubbock

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Houston to Lubbock.

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Best Elite deals to Lubbock

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From IAH

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Nov 08

Lubbock, United States

34% AI deal score

$1,596

From IAH

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26% AI deal score

$7,457

Air Canada, +1

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lubbock

Cheap Flights from Houston to Lubbock

Today’s best flight deals from Houston to Lubbock

Houston to Lubbock: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Lubbock

How much is a round trip from Houston to Lubbock

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Lubbock

Direct flights from Houston to Lubbock

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Lubbock

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

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Lubbock

Houston - Lubbock route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in October for prices around $173.

Direct flights take 1h 47m.

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights.

Southwest Airlines has a deal for $233.

Deals for this route are rare.

Houston main airports to depart from

Lubbock main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Lubbock used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Lubbock

Best Elite deals to Lubbock

Nov 08

Oct 30

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lubbock

How can I find cheap flights from Houston to Lubbock?

When should I book flights from Houston to Lubbock?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Houston to Lubbock?

Are direct flights from Houston to Lubbock always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Houston to Lubbock flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Houston to Lubbock flights?

Related routes

More routes from Houston

Flights to Lubbock from other cities

Houston to Lubbock: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Lubbock

How much is a round trip from Houston to Lubbock

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Lubbock

Direct flights from Houston to Lubbock

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Lubbock

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

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Lubbock

Houston - Lubbock route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in October for prices around $173.

Direct flights take 1h 47m.

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights.

Southwest Airlines has a deal for $233.

Deals for this route are rare.

Houston main airports to depart from

Lubbock main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Lubbock used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Lubbock

Best Elite deals to Lubbock

Nov 08

Oct 30

Dec 17

Dec 23

Nov 23

Nov 30

Nov 22

Nov 23

Nov 30

Nov 22

Nov 30

Dec 21

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lubbock

How can I find cheap flights from Houston to Lubbock?

When should I book flights from Houston to Lubbock?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Houston to Lubbock?