Can I fly direct from Lubbock to Houston?

Yes, direct flights from Lubbock to Houston are available. Historically, approximately 59.5% of all flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include a stopover, the median number of stopovers observed was one. This data reflects trends over a 90-day period.

How long is the flight from Lubbock to Houston?

The typical direct flight from Lubbock to Houston has a median duration of 1 hour and 49 minutes. This covers an approximate distance of 736 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median flight time historically extends to 5 hours and 46 minutes. These durations are based on observed flight patterns.

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

Historically, deals for flights from Lubbock to Houston have been frequent. Given this consistent availability of deals across the trailing quarter, setting a price alert could be beneficial. This allows travelers to be notified when prices align with their budget. This classification is based on observations over a 30-day window.

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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Lubbock to Houston

2026-10-07 – 2026-10-14
LBB - Houston
43% AI deal score
$151
$195
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2026-10-01 – 2026-10-05
LBB - Houston
43% AI deal score
$159
$195
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2026-11-03 – 2026-11-09
LBB - Houston
42% AI deal score
$161
$195
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2026-10-10 – 2026-10-17
LBB - Houston
77% AI deal score
$330
$210
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2026-10-05 – 2026-10-10
LBB - Houston
42% AI deal score
$156
$214
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2026-10-21 – 2026-10-26
LBB - Houston
41% AI deal score
$172
$215
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2026-10-15 – 2026-10-17
LBB - Houston
42% AI deal score
$160
$216
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2026-09-26 – 2026-10-03
LBB - Houston
74% AI deal score
$338
$217
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2026-10-10 – 2026-10-12
LBB - Houston
76% AI deal score
$347
$221
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2026-09-23 – 2026-09-27
LBB - Houston
41% AI deal score
$181
$224
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Lubbock to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Lubbock to Houston

For cheap flights from Lubbock to Houston, fares typically range from $247–$423, with a median of $317. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low fare may require some flexibility or advance planning.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Lubbock to Houston? The data indicates that November and August are typically the most affordable months, both with a median fare of $124. January also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $139. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

A typical journey from Lubbock to Houston takes approximately 3h 25m, including connections. This is a short-haul route, covering a distance of 736 kilometers. While a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, the rest typically involve one connection.

Looking at direct flights from Lubbock to Houston, approximately 59.5% of recent itineraries were non-stop. This means a meaningful share are non-stop, while other itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers being one. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find suitable flights.

How much is a round trip from Lubbock to Houston

Regular price: $126 - $284

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

Regular prices for flights from Lubbock to Houston typically range from $126 to $284. The current lowest deal is $197 with United Airlines, for travel from Sep 12-Sep 16.

now $197

Low $126

High $284

The cheapest time to fly from Lubbock to Houston

The cheapest month to fly from Lubbock to Houston is August, with a median price of $124. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $349. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $124

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $349

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Direct flights from Lubbock to Houston

Southwest Airlines

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Lubbock to Houston

Sat, Aug 29

⌛ Last-Minute

LBB - Houston

Lubbock (LBB) - Houston (IAH)

$558

$449

One-way

Sat, Aug 29

⌛ Last-Minute

LBB - Houston

Lubbock (LBB) - Houston (IAH)

$540

$549

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LBB - Houston

Lubbock (LBB) - Houston (IAH)

United Airlines

$286

$418

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LBB - Houston

Lubbock (LBB) - Houston (HOU)

American Airlines

$416

$504

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LBB - Houston

Lubbock (LBB) - Houston (HOU)

$416

$419

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LBB - Houston

Lubbock (LBB) - Houston (HOU)

Southwest Airlines

$411

$425

One-way

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

17 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 31

$427 → $260

39%

5 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 29

$345 → $203

41%

7 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 14

$330 → $207

37%

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

$356 → $235

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Lubbock to Houston

Lubbock - Houston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Lubbock to Houston are above the typical level at $197.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November or August for the best prices

Historically, November and August offer the lowest median prices at $124.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 25m

The typical flight duration from Lubbock to Houston is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available from 2 airlines

Southwest Airlines and United Airlines offer direct flights on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Southwest Airlines provides direct flight options from Lubbock to Houston.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Lubbock to Houston appear frequently, about every 30 days.

Lubbock main airports to depart from

Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB)

Cheapest

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Houston.

📍 ~10 km from Lubbock (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$180

Houston main airports to arrive at

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport offers a convenient arrival option for flights from Lubbock to Houston.

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

💸 Flights from ~$180

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS) is a major international airport with extensive routes, a good alternative for Houston.

📍 ~230 km from Houston (reachable by car, but traffic can impact travel time).

💸 Flights from ~$217

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Houston

$488

Save $85

United Airlines

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Lubbock to Houston is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $215. Booking 7-13 days out saw average prices of $276, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure typically resulted in an average price of $331. Conversely, booking 28-59 days in advance historically showed significantly higher average prices, around $700.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Lubbock to Houston was considered to be $247 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $317. Prices exceeding $423 were historically in the higher range for this route. These figures are based on observations over a 90-day window.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Lubbock to Houston have been November and August, both with a median price of $124. January also offered competitive pricing, with a median of $139. These prices are considerably lower than the annual median price of $317 for this route. These trends are based on data collected over a 270-day period.

Lubbock to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Lubbock to Houston

How much is a round trip from Lubbock to Houston

Regular price: $126 - $284

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

Regular prices for flights from Lubbock to Houston typically range from $126 to $284. The current lowest deal is $197 with United Airlines, for travel from Sep 12-Sep 16.

now $197

Low $126

High $284

The cheapest time to fly from Lubbock to Houston

August

Cheapest

Flights from $124

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $349

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov