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Cheap Flights to Houston: Book Airline Tickets

Houston has two main airports: Bush Intercontinental to the north and Hobby to the southeast. Hobby is closer to downtown.

Airports

IAH · George Bush Intercontinental
The larger airport, north of the city, with a wide range of domestic and international flights.
HOU · William P. Hobby
Closer to downtown and a good option for domestic trips.

Best time to go

Fall through spring is the most comfortable period. Summers are hot and humid, and hurricane season runs June through November.

Hurricane season runs from June through November, so check fare rules for changes if you travel in that window.

Getting around

Rental cars and ride-hail are the most common choices. Distances are large, so check where your hotel is before choosing an airport.

Travel notes

Compare both airports when you look at fares, and keep weather in mind if you travel in late summer.

Airlines with a base here

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines. Having a base usually means more flights and more connecting options, though not every route is nonstop.

Routes from and to Houston

IAH ⇄ SAT Houston to San Antonio 190 mi · about 1 h 15 min DFW ⇄ IAH Dallas to Houston 220 mi · about 1 h 15 min IAH ⇄ MSY Houston to New Orleans 300 mi · about 1 h 15 min IAH ⇄ MEM Houston to Memphis 470 mi · about 1 h 45 min IAH ⇄ MCI Houston to Kansas City 640 mi · about 2 h IAH ⇄ BNA Houston to Nashville 660 mi · about 2 h IAH ⇄ STL Houston to St. Louis 670 mi · about 2 h ATL ⇄ IAH Atlanta to Houston 690 mi · about 2 h 15 min IAH ⇄ ABQ Houston to Albuquerque 740 mi · about 2 h 15 min IAH ⇄ TPA Houston to Tampa 790 mi · about 2 h 15 min IAH ⇄ CUN Houston to Cancun 810 mi · about 2 h 15 min IAH ⇄ JAX Houston to Jacksonville 810 mi · about 2 h 15 min IAH ⇄ IND Houston to Indianapolis 840 mi · about 2 h 30 min MCO ⇄ IAH Orlando to Houston 850 mi · about 2 h 30 min DEN ⇄ IAH Denver to Houston 860 mi · about 2 h 30 min IAH ⇄ RSW Houston to Fort Myers 860 mi · about 2 h 30 min IAH ⇄ CVG Houston to Cincinnati 870 mi · about 2 h 30 min IAH ⇄ CLT Houston to Charlotte 910 mi · about 2 h 30 min ORD ⇄ IAH Chicago to Houston 930 mi · about 2 h 30 min IAH ⇄ FLL Houston to Fort Lauderdale 960 mi · about 2 h 45 min MIA ⇄ IAH Miami to Houston 960 mi · about 2 h 45 min IAH ⇄ CMH Houston to Columbus 990 mi · about 2 h 45 min IAH ⇄ PHX Houston to Phoenix 1,010 mi · about 2 h 45 min IAH ⇄ MSP Houston to Minneapolis 1,040 mi · about 2 h 45 min IAH ⇄ RDU Houston to Raleigh-Durham 1,040 mi · about 2 h 45 min IAH ⇄ DTW Houston to Detroit 1,080 mi · about 3 h IAH ⇄ CLE Houston to Cleveland 1,090 mi · about 3 h IAH ⇄ PIT Houston to Pittsburgh 1,120 mi · about 3 h IAH ⇄ SLC Houston to Salt Lake City 1,190 mi · about 3 h 15 min DCA ⇄ IAH Washington, DC to Houston 1,190 mi · about 3 h 15 min IAH ⇄ LAS Houston to Las Vegas 1,220 mi · about 3 h 15 min IAH ⇄ BUF Houston to Buffalo 1,280 mi · about 3 h 15 min IAH ⇄ YYZ Houston to Toronto 1,280 mi · about 3 h 15 min IAH ⇄ SAN Houston to San Diego 1,300 mi · about 3 h 15 min IAH ⇄ PHL Houston to Philadelphia 1,320 mi · about 3 h 30 min IAH ⇄ LAX Houston to Los Angeles 1,380 mi · about 3 h 30 min JFK ⇄ IAH New York to Houston 1,420 mi · about 3 h 30 min BOS ⇄ IAH Boston to Houston 1,590 mi · about 4 h IAH ⇄ SMF Houston to Sacramento 1,610 mi · about 4 h SFO ⇄ IAH San Francisco to Houston 1,630 mi · about 4 h IAH ⇄ PDX Houston to Portland 1,820 mi · about 4 h 30 min SEA ⇄ IAH Seattle to Houston 1,870 mi · about 4 h 30 min IAH ⇄ HNL Houston to Honolulu 3,900 mi · about 8 h 30 min IAH ⇄ LHR Houston to London 4,820 mi · about 10 h 30 min IAH ⇄ CDG Houston to Paris 5,010 mi · about 10 h 45 min IAH ⇄ FCO Houston to Rome 5,670 mi · about 12 h IAH ⇄ HND Houston to Tokyo 6,660 mi · about 14 h IAH ⇄ DXB Houston to Dubai 8,160 mi · about 17 h IAH ⇄ DEL Houston to Delhi 8,360 mi · about 17 h 30 min IAH ⇄ BOM Houston to Mumbai 8,960 mi · about 18 h 45 min

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Frequently asked questions

Which airport should I use for Houston?

Houston is served by IAH, HOU. With several airports, compare total price, schedule and ground travel from each. See choosing an airport.

When is the best time to fly to Houston?

Fall through spring is the most comfortable period. Summers are hot and humid, and hurricane season runs June through November.

How do I get from the airport to Houston?

Rental cars and ride-hail are the most common choices. Distances are large, so check where your hotel is before choosing an airport.

Do you list fares here?

No. A specialist checks live availability for your dates and confirms the full price before payment.