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Chicago – Houston: cheap flights

Prices on this page were found by travellers in recent searches. Choose your dates to see live prices from airlines and travel agencies.Round trips from Chicago to Houston currently start at $206. The cheapest month is December, from $206. Direct flights from $206.

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$206

30 Dec – 2 Jan · Frontier Airlines · direct

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Direct flights from

$206

30 Dec – 2 Jan · Frontier Airlines

The route at a glance

About 1516 km separate Chicago and Houston; the quickest flight is 3 h and a typical one 3 h 6 min.

75% of the cheapest tickets are direct; Frontier Airlines carries 75% of them.

Most cheap flights leave from O'Hare International Airport (25 km from the centre of Chicago).

Most land at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (25 km from the centre of Houston).

A one-way ticket starts at $83, a round trip at $206.

Cheapest price by month

MonthRound trip from
November 2026$282
December 2026$206
March 2027$300

Cheapest day to fly

The cheapest departure in the next two months is 23 November at $91.

Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly.

Cheapest day to fly
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
5
$146
6
$170
7
$135
8
$182
9
$152
10
$139
11
$115
12
$115
13
$115
14
$115
15
$115
16
$115
17
$115
18
$115
19
$115
20
$115
21
$115
22
$115
23
$91
24
$98
25
$105
26
$133
27
$133
28
$160

Cheaper More expensive

  • $91 — Monday, Nov. 23, 2026
  • $98 — Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2026
  • $105 — Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2026
  • $115 — Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
  • $115 — Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
  • $115 — Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
  • $115 — Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
  • $115 — Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026
  • $115 — Monday, Nov. 16, 2026
  • $115 — Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026
  • $115 — Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026
  • $115 — Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026
  • $115 — Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
  • $115 — Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026
  • $115 — Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026
  • $133 — Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026
  • $133 — Friday, Nov. 27, 2026
  • $135 — Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
  • $139 — Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
  • $146 — Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
  • $152 — Monday, Nov. 9, 2026
  • $160 — Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026
  • $170 — Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
  • $182 — Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026

Price trend, last 30 days

Prices over the past month ranged from $158 to $215, with $192 the usual level.

Today's price is 7% above that average; waiting may pay off.

  • 6 October — $215
  • 11 October — $214
  • 16 October — $181
  • 21 October — $181
  • 26 October — $158
  • 31 October — $206

Trip length and timing

The cheapest tickets are for stays of about 2 nights (the very cheapest: 3 nights), booked around 35 days ahead.

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Questions and answers

What is the cheapest price for flights from Chicago to Houston?
The cheapest round-trip ticket found recently costs $206.
Which month is the cheapest to fly from Chicago to Houston?
December 2026 is currently the cheapest month, with tickets from $206.
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Houston?
Yes. Direct flights were found from $206.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to Houston?
Airlines found on this route: American Airlines, jetBlue, Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines.
How far is Houston from Chicago?
The distance is about 1516 km. A direct flight takes about 3 h 6 min.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Houston?
The shortest flight takes 3 h; most take about 3 h 6 min.
Which airports do flights from Chicago to Houston use?
Most depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Houston?
In the next two months, Monday departures are the cheapest; the single cheapest day is 23 November at $91.
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