How far do most flights from Houston go?

Historically, flights from Houston have shown a tendency towards longer distances. In the trailing 90 days, 58% of flights were categorized as long-haul. Medium-haul flights represented 14% of the routes. Short-haul flights made up 28% of the total, indicating a preference for more distant travel options from this origin.

Where are the cheapest international flights from Houston?

Across the trailing quarter, some of the most affordable international flights from Houston have been to destinations like Chihuahua, Mexico, with a median price of $165. Another budget-friendly international option was Saskatoon, Canada, at a median price of $174. While Victoria in the United States had a median price of $78, the focus for international travel at lower costs included these North American cities.

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

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Houston, with an average price of $510. This represents a significant saving of 45% compared to the annual median average price of $927. January is typically the second cheapest month, with an average price of $557. These months generally offer the most economical options for travelers departing from Houston.

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Orlando
United States • 2026-10-22
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Atlanta
United States • 2026-09-10
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$64
$29
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Fort Lauderdale
United States • 2026-10-14
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$60
$35
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Miami
United States • 2026-10-12
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$72
$36
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Las Vegas
United States • 2026-10-03
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$89
$36
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Knoxville
United States • 2026-09-28
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$122
$44
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Detroit
United States • 2026-11-12
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Washington, D.C.
United States • 2026-11-07
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United States • 2026-08-26
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$200
$53
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Tampa
United States • 2026-09-29
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$131
$55
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Flights from Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston

From Houston, you can reach a substantial network of destinations, with recent fares showing access to 754 unique cities across 136 countries over the last 90 days. The United States accounts for the largest share of these recent fares, at 66%, with popular domestic destinations including Denver, Atlanta, and Orlando. International options are also prominent, with Mexico representing 9% of recent fares and the United Kingdom making up 4%.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Houston, the most economical fares right now include trips to Denver starting at $72, Atlanta from $73, and Orlando at $74. These prices reflect the lowest available roundtrip fares recently observed.

The flight distances from Houston are predominantly long-haul, with 58% of recent routes categorized as long-distance international trips. Short-haul flights make up 28% of the route mix, while medium-haul journeys account for the remaining 14%.

When looking for flight deals from Houston, Orlando is the most frequently discounted destination, followed by Madrid, and then Atlanta. These cities have appeared most often in recent fare observations over the last 90 days, indicating consistent opportunities for deals.

Regarding direct flights from Houston, approximately 22.3% of recent fares are non-stop. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes from Houston involve at least one connection.

Most popular airlines from Houston

Southwest Airlines

United Airlines

American Airlines

Delta Air Lines

Frontier Airlines

JetBlue Airways

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Spirit Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston soon

Mon, Aug 31

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Mopa

Houston (IAH) - Mopa (GOX)

Qatar Airways

$1,543

$856

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Kabul

Houston (IAH) - Kabul (KBL)

Flydubai, Qatar Airways

$2,472

$1,307

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Nagpur

Houston (IAH) - Nagpur (NAG)

Qatar Airways

$1,814

$1,047

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Dubai

Houston (IAH) - Dubai (DXB)

Qatar Airways

$1,064

$730

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Zagreb

Houston (IAH) - Zagreb (ZAG)

Turkish Airlines

$1,126

$770

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Manila

Houston (IAH) - Manila (MNL)

United Airlines

$1,311

$825

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Houston

Hong Kong

TOP

Hong Kong • Oct 2026

from

$656

Riyadh

TOP

Saudi Arabia • Dec 2026

from

$908

Vancouver

TOP

Canada • Sep 2026

from

$228

Honolulu

TOP

United States • Nov 2026

from

$414

Tokyo

TOP

Japan • Sep 2026

from

$614

Dubai

TOP

United Arab Emirates • Oct 2026

from

$717

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Houston

-37%

IAH - Asmara

$2,134 → $1,351

-39%

IAH - Zanzibar

$1,813 → $1,107

-38%

IAH - Port

$1,848 → $1,147

-36%

IAH - Hachijō-jima

$1,946 → $1,246

Popular Airports from Houston

Houston airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Tue - Sat - Fri

The cheapest flights from HOU are on Tuesday, Saturday, and Friday, with fares from $28.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$25 direct / ~$72 roundtrip

The cheapest flights from HOU are to Orlando, Denver, and Atlanta in the United States.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air, Viva Aerobus, Volaris

Low-cost carriers consistently offer the cheapest fares from Houston.

⏱️ Best time to book

2-8 weeks in advance

Booking 2-8 weeks in advance can save you money, as prices tend to rise closer to departure.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Aug

Prices from Houston tend to be lower in Aug.

🎯 Booking tip

Compare nearby airports first

Flights from IAH can be cheaper, with fares from $27 compared to HOU from $41.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental is a good option for travelers seeking a wide range of flights.

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

💸 Flights from ~$54

William P. Hobby (HOU)

William P. Hobby is suitable for travelers looking for convenient access to the city.

📍 ~16 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$65

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

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

📍 ~227 km from Houston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$65

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From IAH

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Paris

France • Dec 2026

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Manila

Philippines • Dec 2026

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$25,715

$4,810

Save $20,905

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Memphis

United States • Oct 2026

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$683

$337

Save $346

United Airlines

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From IAH

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San Juan

United States • Sep 2026

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$1,523

$888

Save $635

United Airlines

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From IAH

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Austin

United States • Oct 2026

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$556

$357

Save $199

United Airlines

Business Class

From IAH

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Atlanta

United States • Sep 2026

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$658

$417

Save $241

United Airlines

Business Class

From IAH

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Honolulu

United States • Mar 2027

92% AI deal score

$4,509

$2,394

Save $2,115

United Airlines

Business Class

From IAH

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Kelowna

Canada • Oct 2026

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$2,027

$953

Save $1,074

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From IAH

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Eugene

United States • Oct 2026

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$2,254

$981

Save $1,273

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Kauai

United States • Jan 2027

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$3,714

$1,961

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New Orleans

United States • Sep 2026

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$557

$377

Save $180

United Airlines

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Kauai

United States • May 2027

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$3,538

$2,119

Save $1,419

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Booking Flights from Houston: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, flights from Houston under $200 USD have been available to various destinations. Across the trailing quarter, some of the most affordable options included Victoria, with a median price of $78, and Des Moines, at a median price of $98. Other notable destinations under this threshold were Harlingen for $120 and Little Rock for $142. Travelers could also find flights to Burlington for $145 and Abilene for $150.

In the trailing 90 days, flights from Houston have historically reached 136 unique countries. This includes a broad network of 754 unique cities. The United States accounts for the largest share of destinations, representing 66% of all flights. Mexico is also a significant destination, making up 9% of the routes, while the United Kingdom accounts for 4%.

Across the trailing quarter, flights from Houston have historically shown popular routes to several key destinations. Orlando in the United States is one of the most frequently served cities. Madrid, located in Spain, also stands out as a top destination. Additionally, Atlanta in the United States is another city that sees a high volume of flights from Houston.

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Most popular airlines from Houston

Southwest Airlines

United Airlines

American Airlines

Delta Air Lines

Frontier Airlines

JetBlue Airways

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Spirit Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston soon

Mon, Aug 31

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Mopa

Houston (IAH) - Mopa (GOX)

Qatar Airways

$1,543

$856

One-way

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Kabul

Houston (IAH) - Kabul (KBL)

Flydubai, Qatar Airways

$2,472

$1,307

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Nagpur

Houston (IAH) - Nagpur (NAG)

Qatar Airways

$1,814

$1,047

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Dubai

Houston (IAH) - Dubai (DXB)

Qatar Airways

$1,064

$730

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Zagreb

Houston (IAH) - Zagreb (ZAG)

Turkish Airlines

$1,126

$770

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Manila

Houston (IAH) - Manila (MNL)

United Airlines

$1,311

$825

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Houston

Hong Kong

TOP

Hong Kong • Oct 2026

from

$656

Riyadh

TOP

Saudi Arabia • Dec 2026

from

$908

Vancouver

TOP

Canada • Sep 2026

from

$228

Honolulu

TOP

United States • Nov 2026

from

$414

Tokyo

TOP

Japan • Sep 2026

from

$614

Dubai

TOP

United Arab Emirates • Oct 2026

from

$717

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Houston

-37%

IAH - Asmara

$2,134 → $1,351

-39%

IAH - Zanzibar

$1,813 → $1,107

-38%

IAH - Port

$1,848 → $1,147

-36%

IAH - Hachijō-jima

$1,946 → $1,246

Popular Airports from Houston

Houston airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Tue - Sat - Fri

The cheapest flights from HOU are on Tuesday, Saturday, and Friday, with fares from $28.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$25 direct / ~$72 roundtrip

The cheapest flights from HOU are to Orlando, Denver, and Atlanta in the United States.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air, Viva Aerobus, Volaris

Low-cost carriers consistently offer the cheapest fares from Houston.

⏱️ Best time to book

2-8 weeks in advance

Booking 2-8 weeks in advance can save you money, as prices tend to rise closer to departure.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Aug

Prices from Houston tend to be lower in Aug.

🎯 Booking tip

Compare nearby airports first

Flights from IAH can be cheaper, with fares from $27 compared to HOU from $41.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental is a good option for travelers seeking a wide range of flights.

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

💸 Flights from ~$54

William P. Hobby (HOU)

William P. Hobby is suitable for travelers looking for convenient access to the city.

📍 ~16 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$65

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

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

United States • May 2027

91% AI deal score

$3,538

$2,119

Save $1,419

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

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Today’s best flight deals from Houston

Flights from Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston

Most popular airlines from Houston

Last-minute flights going from Houston soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Houston

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Houston

Popular Airports from Houston

Houston airport insights

Tue - Sat - Fri

From ~$25 direct / ~$72 roundtrip

Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air, Viva Aerobus, Volaris

2-8 weeks in advance

Aug

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Houston main airports to depart from

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Booking Flights from Houston: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the cheapest flights from Houston under 200 USD?

How many countries can I reach from Houston?

Where do most flights from Houston go?

How far do most flights from Houston go?

Where are the cheapest international flights from Houston?

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

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Most popular destinations to fly from Houston

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Popular Airports from Houston

Houston airport insights

Tue - Sat - Fri

From ~$25 direct / ~$72 roundtrip

Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air, Viva Aerobus, Volaris

2-8 weeks in advance

Aug

Compare nearby airports first

Houston main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Houston

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Booking Flights from Houston: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the cheapest flights from Houston under 200 USD?

How many countries can I reach from Houston?

Where do most flights from Houston go?

How far do most flights from Houston go?

Where are the cheapest international flights from Houston?

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

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