Can I fly direct from Houston to Seattle?

Direct flights from Houston to Seattle are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total routes. Historically, approximately 8.4% of flights on this route were direct. For travelers with connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically two. This indicates that while direct options exist, many routes involve at least one stop.

How many hours is the flight from Houston to Seattle?

The typical direct flight from Houston to Seattle has a duration of 4 hours and 48 minutes, covering a distance of 3013 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration historically extends to 9 hours and 35 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in flight time when planning their journey, with direct flights offering a significantly shorter travel experience.

Should I set a price alert for Houston to Seattle flights?

Based on historical trends across the trailing 30 days, flights from Houston to Seattle are classified as a 'frequent' deal route. This suggests that price fluctuations and new deals occur regularly. Setting a price alert can be beneficial for this route, as it allows travelers to monitor fare changes and potentially secure a more favorable price when one becomes available.

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Houston to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Seattle

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Houston to Seattle, the data indicates that February is typically the cheapest month to fly, with a median fare of $335. Other cost-effective options include December, where median fares are around $337, and January, with a median of $351. Planning your trip during these months could lead to more favorable prices.

Fares for flights from Houston to Seattle typically range from $436 to $862, with a median price of $607. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a bargain may require careful timing. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial for securing a better fare.

When flying from Houston to Seattle, most itineraries connect at least once, as only 8.4% of recent fares were for direct flights. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. This means you should generally expect a journey with one or more stops rather than a non-stop flight.

A typical journey from Houston to Seattle takes about 4h 45m, including connections. While the non-stop flight time is also 4h 45m, connecting itineraries typically extend the travel duration significantly, with a median connecting journey time of 14h 3m. This difference highlights the impact of layovers on overall travel time for this route.

The distance between Houston and Seattle is approximately 3013 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul flight, indicating a journey that is substantial but typically shorter than long-haul international travel.

How much is a round trip from Houston to Seattle

Regular price: $180 - $379

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Seattle is $180 to $379. The current lowest deal is $160 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 23-Dec 7.

now $160

Low $180

High $379

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Seattle

The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Seattle is February, with a median price of $335. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $3696. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $335

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $3,696

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Houston to Seattle

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Seattle

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Seattle

Houston (IAH) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$517

$510

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Seattle

Houston (IAH) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$241

$301

One-way

Wed, Nov 18

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Seattle

Houston (IAH) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$202

$237

One-way

Wed, Nov 18

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Seattle

Houston (IAH) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$201

$274

One-way

Wed, Nov 18

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Seattle

Houston (IAH) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$201

$274

One-way

Wed, Nov 18

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Seattle

Houston (IAH) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$203

$275

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 16

$374 → $237

37%

5 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 19

$364 → $237

35%

7 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 21

$352 → $227

35%

7 nights

Dec 22 - Dec 29

$355 → $239

33%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Seattle

Houston - Seattle route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Houston to Seattle are above the typical level, with a median of $607.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February offers the lowest median price at $335 for flights from Houston to Seattle.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 45m

The median flight time for a direct flight from Houston to Seattle is 4h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 8.4% of recent flights from Houston to Seattle are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. has offered direct flights on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Houston to Seattle appear frequently, offering more opportunities to save.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport offers flights to Seattle, with prices from $103.

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

💸 Flights from ~$103

William P. Hobby (HOU)

William P. Hobby Airport offers flights to Seattle, with prices from $292.

📍 ~16 km from Houston city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$292

Seattle main airports to arrive at

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Houston to Seattle.

📍 ~18 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$103

Airports nearby Seattle used as alternative

Paine Field Everett (PAE)

Paine Field Everett is a useful alternative arrival airport, especially for travelers in North Seattle or Snohomish County.

📍 ~40 km from Seattle (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$416

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Seattle

71% AI deal score

$1,096

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From IAH

Elite

Mar 03

Seattle, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,096

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From IAH

Elite

Mar 02

Seattle, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,096

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From IAH

Elite

Mar 09

Seattle, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,096

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From IAH

Elite

Nov 15

Seattle, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,458

$1,262

Save $196

From IAH

Elite

Dec 05

Seattle, United States

70% AI deal score

$1,077

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From IAH

Elite

Dec 05

Seattle, United States

70% AI deal score

$1,080

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From IAH

Elite

Dec 05

Seattle, United States

70% AI deal score

$1,097

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From IAH

Elite

Dec 12

Seattle, United States

70% AI deal score

$1,098

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From IAH

Elite

Dec 08

Seattle, United States

70% AI deal score

$1,098

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seattle

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Houston to Seattle is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $680. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw a significantly higher average price of $838, while booking 7-13 days out resulted in an even higher average of $1365. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, particularly within two weeks of travel.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Houston to Seattle was considered to be $436 or less. The median price observed for this route was $607. Fares above $862 were in the higher price range during this 90-day period. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices around or below the $436 threshold.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Houston to Seattle include February, with a median price of $335, and December, with a median price of $337. January also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $351. These months typically present more affordable options compared to the annual median price of $607 for this route. Travelers looking for lower fares might consider planning their trips during these periods.

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Houston to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Seattle

How much is a round trip from Houston to Seattle

Regular price: $180 - $379

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Seattle is $180 to $379. The current lowest deal is $160 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 23-Dec 7.

now $160

Low $180

High $379

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Seattle

February

Cheapest

Flights from $335

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $3,696

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Houston to Seattle

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Seattle

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Seattle

Houston (IAH) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$517

$510

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Seattle

Houston (IAH) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$241

$301

One-way

Wed, Nov 18

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Seattle

Houston (IAH) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$202

$237

One-way

Wed, Nov 18

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Seattle

Houston (IAH) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$201

$274

One-way

Wed, Nov 18

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Seattle

Houston (IAH) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$201

$274

One-way

Wed, Nov 18

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Seattle

Houston (IAH) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$203

$275

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 16

$374 → $237

37%

5 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 19

$364 → $237

35%

7 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 21

$352 → $227

35%

7 nights

Dec 22 - Dec 29

$355 → $239

33%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Seattle

Houston - Seattle route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Houston to Seattle are above the typical level, with a median of $607.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February offers the lowest median price at $335 for flights from Houston to Seattle.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 45m

The median flight time for a direct flight from Houston to Seattle is 4h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 8.4% of recent flights from Houston to Seattle are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. has offered direct flights on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Houston to Seattle appear frequently, offering more opportunities to save.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport offers flights to Seattle, with prices from $103.

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

💸 Flights from ~$103

William P. Hobby (HOU)

William P. Hobby Airport offers flights to Seattle, with prices from $292.

📍 ~16 km from Houston city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$292

Seattle main airports to arrive at

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Houston to Seattle.

📍 ~18 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$103

Airports nearby Seattle used as alternative

Paine Field Everett (PAE)

Paine Field Everett is a useful alternative arrival airport, especially for travelers in North Seattle or Snohomish County.

📍 ~40 km from Seattle (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$416

Seattle, United States

70% AI deal score

$1,098

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seattle

Cheap Flights from Houston to Seattle

Today’s best flight deals from Houston to Seattle

Houston to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Seattle

How much is a round trip from Houston to Seattle

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Seattle

Direct flights from Houston to Seattle

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Seattle

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

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Seattle

Houston - Seattle route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Direct flights take 4h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Houston main airports to depart from

Seattle main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Seattle used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Seattle

Best Elite deals to Seattle

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Oct 27

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Mar 03

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Mar 09

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Dec 05

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seattle

When is the best time to book flights from Houston to Seattle?

What's a cheap fare from Houston to Seattle?

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

Can I fly direct from Houston to Seattle?

How many hours is the flight from Houston to Seattle?

Should I set a price alert for Houston to Seattle flights?

Related routes

More routes from Houston

Flights to Seattle from other cities

Houston to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Seattle

How much is a round trip from Houston to Seattle

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Seattle

Direct flights from Houston to Seattle

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Seattle

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

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Seattle

Houston - Seattle route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Direct flights take 4h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Houston main airports to depart from

Seattle main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Seattle used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Seattle

Best Elite deals to Seattle

Oct 27

Oct 27

Mar 02

Mar 03

Mar 02

Mar 09

Nov 15

Dec 05

Dec 05

Dec 05

Dec 12

Dec 08

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seattle

When is the best time to book flights from Houston to Seattle?

What's a cheap fare from Houston to Seattle?

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