What percentage of Orlando to Houston flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 24.7% of flights from Orlando to Houston were direct. For travelers who prefer non-stop options, this indicates that roughly a quarter of available flights offer direct service. When connecting flights are necessary, the median number of stopovers observed was 2.

How many hours is the flight from Orlando to Houston?

The typical direct flight from Orlando to Houston has a duration of 2 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 1372 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 11 hours and 40 minutes. Travelers should factor in these significant differences in flight time when planning their journey.

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

Historically, flights on the Orlando to Houston route have shown frequent price changes. This pattern suggests that setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers looking to secure a favorable fare. Monitoring price fluctuations over time can help identify optimal booking opportunities for this route.

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Orlando to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Orlando to Houston

For cheap flights from Orlando to Houston, only about 8% of recent fares have been classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $221–$591, with a median of $386. Right now, current fares are above the typical level.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Orlando to Houston? The data indicates that September is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $68. Following closely are April, with a median of $76, and March, where the median fare is $80. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

A typical journey from Orlando to Houston covers a distance of 1372 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick travel experience between these two cities.

The typical journey time from Orlando to Houston is about 2h 45m. However, most itineraries connect at least once, with the median connecting journey taking 18h 10m. Only 24.7% of recent fares for this route are direct flights from Orlando to Houston, with connecting itineraries typically involving 2 stopovers.

How much is a round trip from Orlando to Houston

Regular price: $70 - $182

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

The regular price range for flights from Orlando to Houston is $70 to $182. The current lowest deal is $73 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 1-Oct 31.

now $73

Low $70

High $182

The cheapest time to fly from Orlando to Houston

The cheapest month to fly from Orlando to Houston is September, with a median price of $66. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $475. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $66

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $475

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Orlando to Houston

Frontier Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Orlando to Houston

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - Houston

Orlando (MCO) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$245

$163

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - Houston

Orlando (MCO) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$88

$73

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFB - Houston

Orlando (SFB) - Houston (IAH)

Allegiant Air

$273

$208

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - Houston

Orlando (MCO) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$117

$92

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - Houston

Orlando (MCO) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$212

$153

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - Houston

Orlando (MCO) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$107

$74

One-way

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

6 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 17

$216 → $88

59%

7 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 17

$215 → $88

59%

3 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 17

$294 → $179

39%

13 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 17

$188 → $88

53%

Popular Airports to fly from Orlando to Houston

Orlando - Houston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Orlando to Houston are above the typical level, with 8% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the cheapest fares

Historically, September, April, and March offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 45m

Direct flights typically take 2 hours and 45 minutes, while connecting flights average 18 hours 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 75.3% of options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $73 from Orlando to Houston.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Orlando to Houston are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Orlando main airports to depart from

Orlando International (MCO)

Cheapest

Orlando International Airport offers flights to Houston, providing a convenient option for your journey.

📍 ~14 km from Orlando city center (reachable by car or public transport).

💸 Flights from ~$75

Houston main airports to arrive at

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~25 km from Houston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$76

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Austin–Bergstrom International offers an extensive network of domestic and international routes, a reliable alternative.

📍 ~240 km from Houston (reachable by car, but traffic can impact travel time)

💸 Flights from ~$144

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Houston

48% AI deal score

$1,918

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MCO

Elite

Nov 04

Houston, United States

47% AI deal score

$1,520

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MCO

Elite

Nov 04

Houston, United States

47% AI deal score

$1,528

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MCO

Elite

Oct 21

Houston, United States

47% AI deal score

$1,550

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MCO

Elite

Nov 04

Houston, United States

47% AI deal score

$1,606

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MCO

Elite

Oct 20

Houston, United States

47% AI deal score

$1,616

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MCO

Elite

Oct 21

Houston, United States

47% AI deal score

$1,616

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MCO

Elite

Oct 29

Houston, United States

47% AI deal score

$1,637

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

Historically, booking your flight 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest prices for the Orlando to Houston route. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked within this window was around $274. In comparison, flights booked 7-13 days out averaged $510, and those booked 0-6 days before departure were significantly higher, averaging $863. Planning ahead by at least two months can result in substantial savings.

Based on pricing trends in the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Orlando to Houston is typically around $221 or less. The median price for this route was $386. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares falling below $591. Aiming for a price at or below the $221 threshold is generally considered a favorable deal.

Historically, September has been the cheapest month to fly from Orlando to Houston, with a median price of $68. April also offered competitive prices, with a median of $76. March, while also one of the cheapest months with a median of $80, was also observed as the most expensive month on an annual basis, indicating significant price fluctuations within that month. The annual median price for this route was $386 across the trailing 270 days.

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Orlando to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Orlando to Houston

How much is a round trip from Orlando to Houston

Regular price: $70 - $182

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

The regular price range for flights from Orlando to Houston is $70 to $182. The current lowest deal is $73 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 1-Oct 31.

now $73

Low $70

High $182

The cheapest time to fly from Orlando to Houston

September

Cheapest

Flights from $66

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $475

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Orlando to Houston

Frontier Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Orlando to Houston

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - Houston

Orlando (MCO) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$245

$163

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - Houston

Orlando (MCO) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$88

$73

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFB - Houston

Orlando (SFB) - Houston (IAH)

Allegiant Air

$273

$208

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - Houston

Orlando (MCO) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$117

$92

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - Houston

Orlando (MCO) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$212

$153

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MCO - Houston

Orlando (MCO) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$107

$74

One-way

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

6 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 17

$216 → $88

59%

7 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 17

$215 → $88

59%

3 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 17

$294 → $179

39%

13 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 17

$188 → $88

53%

Popular Airports to fly from Orlando to Houston

Orlando - Houston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Orlando to Houston are above the typical level, with 8% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the cheapest fares

Historically, September, April, and March offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 45m

Direct flights typically take 2 hours and 45 minutes, while connecting flights average 18 hours 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 75.3% of options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $73 from Orlando to Houston.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Orlando to Houston are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Orlando main airports to depart from

Orlando International (MCO)

Cheapest

Orlando International Airport offers flights to Houston, providing a convenient option for your journey.

📍 ~14 km from Orlando city center (reachable by car or public transport).

💸 Flights from ~$75

Houston main airports to arrive at

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~25 km from Houston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$76

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Austin–Bergstrom International offers an extensive network of domestic and international routes, a reliable alternative.

📍 ~240 km from Houston (reachable by car, but traffic can impact travel time)

💸 Flights from ~$144

Houston, United States

47% AI deal score

$1,637

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

Cheap Flights from Orlando to Houston

Today’s best flight deals from Orlando to Houston

Orlando to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Orlando to Houston

How much is a round trip from Orlando to Houston

The cheapest time to fly from Orlando to Houston

Direct flights from Orlando to Houston

Last-minute flights going from Orlando to Houston

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

Popular Airports to fly from Orlando to Houston

Orlando - Houston route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in September for the cheapest fares

Direct flights take 2h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

Deals are frequent on this route

Orlando 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

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

How much should a flight from Orlando to Houston cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Orlando to Houston?

What percentage of Orlando to Houston flights are direct?

How many hours is the flight from Orlando to Houston?

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

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Orlando to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Orlando to Houston

How much is a round trip from Orlando to Houston

The cheapest time to fly from Orlando to Houston

Direct flights from Orlando to Houston

Last-minute flights going from Orlando to Houston

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

Popular Airports to fly from Orlando to Houston

Orlando - Houston route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in September for the cheapest fares

Direct flights take 2h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

Deals are frequent on this route

Orlando 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 16

Oct 03

Sep 18

Sep 17

Nov 03

Nov 04

Nov 04

Oct 21

Nov 04

Oct 20

Oct 21

Oct 29

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

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

How much should a flight from Orlando to Houston cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Orlando to Houston?