What percentage of Seattle to Houston flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, direct flights from Seattle to Houston constituted 7.2% of all available options. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that the majority of travelers on this route typically experience at least one connection.

What's the flight time from Seattle to Houston?

The typical direct flight time from Seattle to Houston is 4 hours and 26 minutes, covering a distance of 3013 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends significantly to 11 hours and 20 minutes. This difference highlights the impact of connections on overall travel time for this route.

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

Based on historical data from the trailing 30 days, price fluctuations for flights from Seattle to Houston are frequent. Setting a price alert can be beneficial for this route. This allows travelers to monitor price changes and potentially secure a more favorable fare.

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Today’s best flight deals from Seattle to Houston

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Seattle to Houston

2026-11-20 – 2026-11-23
SEA - Houston
81% AI deal score
$282
$181
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2026-12-07 – 2026-12-09
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83% AI deal score
$333
$189
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80% AI deal score
$286
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2026-11-16 – 2026-11-23
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78% AI deal score
$266
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2026-11-16 – 2026-12-09
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70% AI deal score
$224
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2026-11-18 – 2026-11-23
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77% AI deal score
$276
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2026-11-23 – 2026-12-14
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2026-11-23 – 2026-12-09
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Seattle to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to Houston

Right now, only 1% of recent fares from Seattle to Houston are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $523–$1052, with a median price of $720. Currently, prices are above the typical level for this route. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Seattle to Houston, new deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities for booking.

A typical journey from Seattle to Houston takes about 21h 9m including connections. This duration reflects that most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting. Direct flights from Seattle to Houston are rare, with only 7.2% of recent fares being non-stop.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Houston? The most affordable month to fly is typically April, with a median fare of $487. Following closely are March, with a median fare of $538, and January, where the median fare is $542. Planning your trip during these months could lead to more favorable pricing.

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Houston

Regular price: $222 - $321

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 $222 and $321. Currently, the lowest deal found is $182 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 20 to Nov 23.

now $182

Low $222

High $321

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Houston

The cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Houston is April, with a median price of $472. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $937. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $472

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $937

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Direct flights from Seattle to Houston

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Last-minute flights going from Seattle to Houston

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Houston

Seattle (SEA) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$302

$319

One-way

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Houston

Seattle (SEA) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$277

$319

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Houston

Seattle (SEA) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$266

$186

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Houston

Seattle (SEA) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$231

$198

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Houston

Seattle (SEA) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$224

$199

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Houston

Seattle (SEA) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$286

$233

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 9

$333 → $200

40%

7 nights

Nov 16 - Nov 23

$266 → $189

29%

2 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 14

$333 → $257

23%

6 nights

Nov 17 - Nov 23

$266 → $195

27%

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to Houston

Seattle - Houston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Seattle to Houston are above the typical level, with a median price of $720.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically cheapest at $487

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Houston, with a median price of $487.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 26m

The median flight time for direct flights from Seattle to Houston is 4 hours and 26 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a deal at $182

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $182 from Seattle to Houston.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Seattle to Houston are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Seattle main airports to depart from

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International is a convenient option for flights from Seattle to Houston.

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

💸 Flights from ~$127

Houston main airports to arrive at

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~25 km from Houston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$143

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

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

📍 ~230 km from Houston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$144

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Houston

67% AI deal score

$2,387

WestJet, +1

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Jan 17

Houston, United States

67% AI deal score

$2,391

WestJet, +1

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 $733. Booking 7-13 days out saw an average price of $1083, while flights booked 0-6 days before departure averaged $1428. Prices for flights booked 28-59 days in advance were similar to the optimal window, averaging $734.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Seattle to Houston is considered to be $523 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $720. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $1052 or less. These figures are based on data collected over a 90-day window.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Seattle to Houston include April, with a median price of $487, and March, with a median price of $538. January also offered competitive pricing, with a median of $542. The annual median price for this route is $720, based on data from a 270-day window.

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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: $222 - $321

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 $222 and $321. Currently, the lowest deal found is $182 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 20 to Nov 23.

now $182

Low $222

High $321

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Houston

April

Cheapest

Flights from $472

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $937

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec