What percentage of Seattle to Houston flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 13.6% of flights from Seattle to Houston were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically 2. This indicates that a significant majority of routes on this corridor involve at least one stop.

What's the flight time from Seattle to Houston?

The typical direct flight time from Seattle to Houston is 4 hours and 24 minutes, covering a distance of 3013 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time extends to 8 hours and 4 minutes. This difference highlights the impact of layovers on the overall journey duration for this route.

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

Historically, deals for flights from Seattle to Houston have been frequent. This suggests that setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers seeking to find competitive fares. Given the historical frequency of price changes, an alert can help you track fluctuations and secure a good price for your trip.

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Seattle to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to Houston

Right now, only 2% of recent fares from Seattle to Houston are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $557–$1242, with a median price of $752. Currently, fares are below the typical level, which may present an opportunity for cheap flights from Seattle to Houston.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Houston, the data indicates that September is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $250. Following closely, August also offers competitive pricing with a median of $367, and June presents a median fare of $384.

A typical journey from Seattle to Houston covers a distance of 3013 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

The typical journey time for flights from Seattle to Houston is about 4h 24m. However, most itineraries connect at least once, and connecting flights typically take around 15h 47m. Only 13.6% of recent fares are for direct flights from Seattle to Houston; the majority of connecting itineraries involve 2 stopovers.

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Houston

Regular price: $220 - $311

Prices for flights from Seattle to Houston are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Seattle to Houston is typically between $220 and $311. The current lowest deal is $161 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 5-Nov 9.

now $161

Low $220

High $311

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Houston

Flights from Seattle to Houston are cheapest in September, with a median price of $287. The most expensive month to fly is January, with a median price of $2903. Prices are generally lower from March to November.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $287

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,903

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Seattle to Houston

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Seattle to Houston

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Houston

Seattle (SEA) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$599

$460

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Houston

Seattle (SEA) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$610

$510

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Houston

Seattle (SEA) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$603

$510

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Houston

Seattle (SEA) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$522

$422

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Houston

Seattle (SEA) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$578

$427

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Houston

Seattle (SEA) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$478

$431

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

$582 → $429

26%

4 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 18

$599 → $446

26%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

$578 → $429

26%

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

$589 → $446

24%

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to Houston

Seattle - Houston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Seattle to Houston are below the typical level, with a median price of $752.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

Historically, September offers the lowest median prices at $250, followed by August at $367.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 24m

Direct flights from Seattle to Houston typically take 4h 24m, while connecting flights average 15h 47m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Only 13.6% of recent flights from Seattle to Houston are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Southwest Airlines is one of the carriers offering direct flights on the Seattle to Houston route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Seattle to Houston are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

Seattle main airports to depart from

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International is a key departure point for flights from Seattle to Houston.

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

💸 Flights from ~$216

Houston main airports to arrive at

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is a good option for flights from Seattle to Houston.

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

💸 Flights from ~$216

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Austin–Bergstrom International offers extensive route networks and is a relatively short drive from Houston.

📍 ~230 km from Houston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$238

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Houston

76% AI deal score

$1,323

$1,067

Save $256

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Oct 28

Houston, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,271

$1,067

Save $204

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Oct 17

Houston, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,247

$1,067

Save $180

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Nov 17

Houston, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,234

$1,067

Save $167

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Dec 05

Houston, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,241

$1,067

Save $174

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Oct 20

Houston, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,196

$1,067

Save $129

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Oct 20

Houston, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,204

$1,067

Save $137

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Oct 17

Houston, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,196

$1,067

Save $129

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Oct 17

Houston, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,176

$1,067

Save $109

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Nov 11

Houston, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,191

$1,067

Save $124

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Seattle to Houston is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $862. Prices tend to be higher for last-minute bookings, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $1395. Even booking too far in advance, such as 60+ days out, generally results in higher average prices around $1164.

Based on historical data across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Seattle to Houston is considered to be $557 or less. The median price for this route was $752. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $1242 or less. This threshold helps travelers identify competitive deals for their journey.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Seattle to Houston are September, August, and June. September typically offers the lowest median price at $250. August follows with a median price of $367, and June has a median of $384. These months generally present better value compared to the annual median price of $752 for this route.

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Seattle to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to Houston

A typical journey from Seattle to Houston covers a distance of 3013 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Houston

Regular price: $220 - $311

Prices for flights from Seattle to Houston are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Seattle to Houston is typically between $220 and $311. The current lowest deal is $161 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 5-Nov 9.

now $161

Low $220

High $311

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Houston

September

Cheapest

Flights from $287

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,903

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Seattle to Houston

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Seattle to Houston

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Houston

Seattle (SEA) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$599

$460

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Houston

Seattle (SEA) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$610

$510

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Houston

Seattle (SEA) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$603

$510

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Houston

Seattle (SEA) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$522

$422

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Houston

Seattle (SEA) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$578

$427

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Houston

Seattle (SEA) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$478

$431

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

$582 → $429

26%

4 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 18

$599 → $446

26%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

$578 → $429

26%

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

$589 → $446

24%

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to Houston

Seattle - Houston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Seattle to Houston are below the typical level, with a median price of $752.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

Historically, September offers the lowest median prices at $250, followed by August at $367.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 24m

Direct flights from Seattle to Houston typically take 4h 24m, while connecting flights average 15h 47m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Only 13.6% of recent flights from Seattle to Houston are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Southwest Airlines is one of the carriers offering direct flights on the Seattle to Houston route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Seattle to Houston are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

Seattle main airports to depart from

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International is a key departure point for flights from Seattle to Houston.

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

💸 Flights from ~$216

Houston main airports to arrive at

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is a good option for flights from Seattle to Houston.

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

💸 Flights from ~$216

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Austin–Bergstrom International offers extensive route networks and is a relatively short drive from Houston.

📍 ~230 km from Houston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$238

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Houston

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Best Elite deals to Houston

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From SEA

Elite

Sep 22

Houston, United States

81% AI deal score

$1,715

$1,134

Save $581

From SEA

Houston, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,191

$1,067

Save $124

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

Cheap Flights from Seattle to Houston

Today’s best flight deals from Seattle to Houston

Seattle to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to Houston

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Houston

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Houston

Direct flights from Seattle to Houston

Last-minute flights going from Seattle to Houston

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

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to Houston

Seattle - Houston route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in September for the best prices

Direct flights average 4h 24m

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Seattle 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 22

Oct 08

Oct 20

Oct 28

Oct 17

Nov 17

Dec 05

Oct 20

Oct 20

Oct 17

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Nov 11

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

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

What is a good price for a flight from Seattle to Houston?

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

What percentage of Seattle to Houston flights are direct?

What's the flight time from Seattle to Houston?

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

Related routes

More routes from Seattle

Flights to Houston from other cities

Seattle to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to Houston

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Houston

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Houston

Direct flights from Seattle to Houston

Last-minute flights going from Seattle to Houston

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

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to Houston

Seattle - Houston route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in September for the best prices

Direct flights average 4h 24m

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Seattle 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 22

Oct 08

Oct 20

Oct 28

Oct 17

Nov 17

Dec 05

Oct 20

Oct 20

Oct 17

Oct 17

Nov 11

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

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

What is a good price for a flight from Seattle to Houston?

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