Cheap flights to Houston
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Columbus to Houston and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $180 | Frontier1 stop30 hrThu, Apr 23 — Sun, Apr 26 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus to Houston is currently $180 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $90 | Frontier1 stop8 hrFri, May 8 | The cheapest one-way flight from Columbus to Houston is currently $90 | |
| Cheapest nonstop flights | $395 | UnitedNonstop4 hrThu, Apr 9 — Mon, Apr 13 | The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Columbus to Houston is currently $395 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $490 | Frontier1 stop28 hrThu, Mar 19 — Sun, Mar 22 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Columbus to Houston is currently $490 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $418 | Frontier1 stop30 hrThu, Apr 30 — Mon, May 4 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Columbus to Houston is currently $418 | |
| Fastest flight | 2 hr 40 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Columbus to Houston takes 2 hr 40 min | ||
| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
Cheap flights from United States to Houston
Flight suggestions are based on a route's cheapest round-trip fares from popular cities in United States to Houston in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult in Economy. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
from Atlanta (ATL - IAH)
May 9 — May 11
Nonstop
from $67
from Miami (FLL - IAH)
Apr 16 — Apr 19
Nonstop
from $80
from Chicago (ORD - IAH)
Apr 30 — May 4
Nonstop
from $138
from Los Angeles (LAX - IAH)
Apr 18 — Apr 19
Nonstop
from $138
from New York (LGA - IAH)
May 7 — May 10
Nonstop
from $140
from Dallas (DFW - IAH)
May 7 — May 10
1 stop
from $180
Popular airlines with direct flights to Houston
- UnitedFly to Houston (IAH)
- WashingtonDirect flights every day3 hr 9 min +
- DenverDirect flights every day2 hr 25 min +
- ChicagoDirect flights every day2 hr 49 min +
- NewarkDirect flights every day3 hr 38 min +
- San FranciscoDirect flights every day3 hr 46 min +
- SouthwestFly to Houston (HOU)
- DallasDirect flights every day1 hr 10 min +
- DenverDirect flights every day2 hr 20 min +
- New OrleansDirect flights every day1 hr 15 min +
- ChicagoDirect flights every day2 hr 30 min +
- PhoenixDirect flights every day2 hr 30 min +
- SpiritFly to Houston (IAH)
- Fort LauderdaleDirect flights every day2 hr 41 min +
- Las VegasDirect flights every day3 hr 2 min +
- Los AngelesDirect flights every day3 hr 22 min +
- OrlandoDirect flights every day2 hr 29 min +
- DetroitDirect flights every day2 hr 52 min +
- FrontierFly to Houston (IAH)
- DenverDirect flights every day2 hr 32 min +
- AtlantaDirect flights every day2 hr 15 min +
- OrlandoDirect flights every day2 hr 42 min +
- ChicagoDirect flights every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun2 hr 50 min +
- CancúnDirect flights every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun2 hr 38 min +
- AmericanFly to Houston (IAH, HOU)
- DallasDirect flights every day1 hr 6 min +
- ChicagoDirect flights every day2 hr 43 min +
- CharlotteDirect flights every day2 hr 29 min +
- MiamiDirect flights every day2 hr 41 min +
- PhiladelphiaDirect flights every day3 hr 26 min +
- DeltaFly to Houston (IAH, HOU)
- AtlantaDirect flights every day2 hr +
- DetroitDirect flights every day2 hr 53 min +
- MinneapolisDirect flights every day2 hr 50 min +
- New YorkDirect flights every day3 hr 44 min +
- Salt Lake CityDirect flights every day3 hr 1 min +
Popular airports near Houston
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Houston center and popularity with travelers.
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)HoustonUnited States22 min16 mi
- William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)HoustonUnited States22 min9 mi
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)DallasUnited States3 hr 51 min237 mi
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)AustinUnited States2 hr 26 min140 mi
When to fly to Houston
Off-season
Apr – Jul
Less popular and lower prices
Peak season
Mar, Oct – Dec
Most popular and higher prices
About Houston
Houston is a large metropolis in Texas, extending to Galveston Bay. It’s closely linked with the Space Center Houston, the coastal visitor center at NASA’s astronaut training and flight control complex. The city’s relatively compact Downtown includes the Theater District, home to the renowned Houston Grand Opera, and the Historic District, with 19th-century architecture and upscale restaurants.
Frequently asked questions about flying to Houston
What counts as the best airline for your flights to Houston really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly to Houston.
In terms of direct flights, United is the most popular, flying directly from 165 cities. United flies to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Other popular airlines flying to Houston are Southwest, Spirit, Frontier, American, Delta.
In terms of direct flights, United is the most popular, flying directly from 165 cities. United flies to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Other popular airlines flying to Houston are Southwest, Spirit, Frontier, American, Delta.
- Southwest flies directly from 65 cities. Southwest flies to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
- Spirit flies directly from 18 cities. Spirit flies to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
- Frontier flies directly from 14 cities. Frontier flies to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
- American flies directly from 7 cities. American flies to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
- Delta flies directly from 6 cities. Delta flies to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
- United offers direct flights to Houston from 165 cities. The most frequent departures are: Washington, Denver, Chicago, Newark and San Francisco.
- Southwest offers direct flights to Houston from 65 cities. The most frequent departures are: Dallas, Denver, New Orleans, Chicago and Phoenix.
- Spirit offers direct flights to Houston from 18 cities. The most frequent departures are: Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Orlando and Detroit.
- Frontier offers direct flights to Houston from 14 cities. The most frequent departures are: Denver, Atlanta, Orlando, Chicago and Cancún.
- American offers direct flights to Houston from 7 cities. The most frequent departures are: Dallas, Chicago, Charlotte, Miami and Philadelphia.
- Delta offers direct flights to Houston from 6 cities. The most frequent departures are: Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis, New York and Salt Lake City.
Most visitors explore Houston May–Aug when the days are hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) tend to be mild. Local events include the Martin Luther King, Jr., Grande Parade (Jan) and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (Mar).
Houston has 2 major airports: George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport. The closest airport to the city center is William P. Hobby Airport 9 mi away. However, George Bush Intercontinental Airport is more popular with travelers.
Different airlines may land in different airports, for example:
Different airlines may land in different airports, for example:
- United flies to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
- Southwest flies to William P. Hobby Airport.
- Spirit flies to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
- Frontier flies to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
- American flies to George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport.
- Delta flies to George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport.
If you are looking to book airline tickets from United States to Houston you have options. Some of the cheapest flights from popular cities include:
- Frontier flight from Chicago, starting at $138 from Apr 30 to May 4
- Frontier flight from Dallas, starting at $180 from May 7 to May 10
- Frontier flight from Atlanta, starting at $67 from May 9 to May 11
- Spirit flight from New York, starting at $140 from May 7 to May 10
- Frontier flight from Los Angeles, starting at $138 from Apr 18 to Apr 19
- Spirit flight from Miami, starting at $80 from Apr 16 to Apr 19
Of all the flights departing from popular cities in United States, the cheapest round-trip flight to Houston starts at $67 and departs from Atlanta on May 9 to May 11.
Finding last-minute flights to Houston is easy on Google Flights.
Select your departure city and use the calendar to pick your preferred travel dates and find the lowest ticket prices available. You can even check for flights departing today.
To find the cheapest tickets, it’s usually best to book at least a few weeks in advance for domestic flights and a few months in advance for cheap international flights.
Select your departure city and use the calendar to pick your preferred travel dates and find the lowest ticket prices available. You can even check for flights departing today.
To find the cheapest tickets, it’s usually best to book at least a few weeks in advance for domestic flights and a few months in advance for cheap international flights.
You can find great flight deals to Houston on Google Flights.
Just enter your departure city, choose Houston in the destination field, and click Search.
You can filter the results to see only nonstop flights or flights under a certain price to more easily plan your perfect budget trip.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just enter your departure city, choose Houston in the destination field, and click Search.
You can filter the results to see only nonstop flights or flights under a certain price to more easily plan your perfect budget trip.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.