Can I fly direct from Portland to Houston?

Yes, direct flights from Portland to Houston are available. Historically, approximately 44.7% of all flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include one or more stops, travelers typically experience one stopover on average.

How long does it take to fly from Portland to Houston?

A direct flight from Portland to Houston typically takes about 4 hours and 18 minutes, covering a distance of 2934 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally have a median duration of 7 hours and 21 minutes. This represents a significant increase in travel time compared to direct options.

How often do Portland to Houston flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Portland to Houston route have shown frequent drops. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. Monitoring prices over time can be beneficial for securing a more favorable fare.

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To Houston

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2026-09-10 – 2026-09-16
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Portland to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Portland to Houston

Flights from Portland to Houston cover a distance of 2934 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. Right now, fares for cheap flights from Portland to Houston are typically $325–$809, with a median of $377. Current fares are significantly above the typical level, and only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Portland to Houston? The data indicates that the most affordable months to fly are April and May, both with a median fare of $257. Following these, June also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $325.

For travelers considering direct flights from Portland to Houston, a meaningful share are non-stop, with 44.7% of recent itineraries being direct. For the remaining flights, most itineraries connect at least once, with a typical journey involving 1 stopover when connecting.

How long is the flight from Portland to Houston? A typical journey from Portland to Houston takes about 4h 18m, including connections. For non-stop flights, the median flight time is 4h 18m, while connecting itineraries typically have a median duration of 9h 38m.

How much is a round trip from Portland to Houston

Regular price: $259 - $462

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Portland to Houston is $259 to $462. The current lowest deal is $200 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 8-Oct 12.

now $200

Low $259

High $462

The cheapest time to fly from Portland to Houston

The cheapest month to fly from Portland to Houston is May, with a median price of $257. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $3016. Prices are generally lower from May to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $257

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $3,016

Jan

Feb

Mar

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Jul

Aug

Sep

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Direct flights from Portland to Houston

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Portland to Houston

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Houston

Portland (PDX) - Houston (IAH)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$614

$345

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Houston

Portland (PDX) - Houston (IAH)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$936

$513

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Houston

Portland (PDX) - Houston (IAH)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$772

$307

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Houston

Portland (PDX) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$906

$454

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Houston

Portland (PDX) - Houston (IAH)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$772

$322

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Houston

Portland (PDX) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$691

$418

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 14

$772 → $307

60%

2 nights

Aug 14 - Aug 16

$772 → $322

58%

3 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 14

$936 → $543

42%

3 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 18

$658 → $319

52%

Popular Airports to fly from Portland to Houston

Portland - Houston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Portland to Houston are above the typical level, with a median price of $377.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $257.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 18m

The typical direct flight from Portland to Houston takes 4 hours and 18 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Mixed availability of direct flights

44.7% of recent flights from Portland to Houston are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal

Frontier Airlines offered a recent deal for $200 from Portland to Houston.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Portland to Houston are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Portland main airports to depart from

Portland International (PDX)

Cheapest

Portland International Airport is a great choice for flights from Portland to Houston.

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

💸 Flights from ~$244

Houston main airports to arrive at

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~27 km from Houston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$244

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Cheapest

Austin–Bergstrom International offers extensive domestic and international routes, making it a strong alternative.

📍 ~230 km from Houston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$162

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Houston

$927

Save $851

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Portland to Houston is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $446. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise significantly, averaging about $850. Prices for flights booked 60 or more days out also tend to be higher, averaging $679.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Portland to Houston is considered to be $325 or less. The median price observed for this route over the same period was $377. Fares exceeding $809 are typically in the higher range for this route.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Portland to Houston are April and May, both with a median price of $257. June also offers relatively lower prices, with a median of $325. The annual median price for this route is $377, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Portland to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Portland to Houston

How much is a round trip from Portland to Houston

Regular price: $259 - $462

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Portland to Houston is $259 to $462. The current lowest deal is $200 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 8-Oct 12.

now $200

Low $259

High $462

The cheapest time to fly from Portland to Houston

May

Cheapest

Flights from $257

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $3,016

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec