What percentage of Seattle to Houston flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 13.6% of flights from Seattle to Houston were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that a significant majority of routes on this corridor typically 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 overall journey duration for this route.

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

Based on historical trends over the trailing 30 days, deals for flights from Seattle to Houston are classified as frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations and opportunities for savings occur regularly on this route. Setting a price alert could be beneficial to capture these frequent price changes.

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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, indicating a competitive market for deals. Fares typically range from $557–$1242, with a median price of $752. Currently, prices are below the typical level for this route, which could present opportunities for travelers seeking cheap flights from Seattle to Houston.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Houston, September stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $250. Following closely are August, with a median fare of $367, and June, where the median fare is $384. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median, suggesting potential savings.

A typical journey from Seattle to Houston takes about 4h 24m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting, the total travel time can vary significantly. While direct flights from Seattle to Houston are available, they represent only 13.6% of recent fares, meaning most travelers will experience a longer journey with layovers.

The distance between Seattle and Houston is approximately 3013 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul flight, a journey that typically involves several hours in the air. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive fares.

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Houston

Regular price: $231 - $344

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Seattle to Houston is $231 to $344. The current lowest deal is $151 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Aug 25-Aug 31.

now $151

Low $231

High $344

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

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Direct flights from Seattle to Houston

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Last-minute flights going from Seattle to Houston

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Houston

Seattle (SEA) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$359

$225

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Houston

Seattle (SEA) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$256

$192

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Houston

Seattle (SEA) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$305

$228

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Houston

Seattle (SEA) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$295

$235

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Houston

Seattle (SEA) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$275

$209

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Houston

Seattle (SEA) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$324

$239

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 26 - Sep 30

$335 → $170

49%

5 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 24

$304 → $155

49%

4 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 24

$310 → $163

47%

2 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 22

$313 → $167

47%

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to Houston

Seattle - Houston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for 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 $287 for Seattle to Houston flights.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 24m

The typical direct flight from Seattle to Houston takes 4h 24m, while connecting flights average 15h 47m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 13.6% of recent flights from Seattle to Houston are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Seattle to Houston was found on Frontier Airlines for $151.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Historically, deals for flights from Seattle to Houston are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Seattle main airports to depart from

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International offers flights to Houston, providing a convenient departure point for your journey.

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

💸 Flights from ~$148

Houston main airports to arrive at

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport offers a convenient arrival point for flights from Seattle to Houston.

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

💸 Flights from ~$138

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Austin–Bergstrom International offers extensive domestic and international route networks as a major international airport.

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

💸 Flights from ~$143

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Houston

76% AI deal score

$1,213

$1,012

Save $201

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 bookings made closer to the travel date, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $1395. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance also shows a higher average price of $1164.

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 falling below $1242. This threshold is based on an analysis of prices over a 90-day period.

Historically, September has been the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Houston, with a median price of $250. August also offers lower prices, with a median of $367. For comparison, the annual median price for this route is $752, indicating significant savings during these months. These trends are based on data collected over a 270-day period.

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Seattle to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to Houston

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Houston

Regular price: $231 - $344

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Seattle to Houston is $231 to $344. The current lowest deal is $151 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Aug 25-Aug 31.

now $151

Low $231

High $344

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Houston

September

Cheapest

Flights from $287

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,903

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