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Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Houston

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago to Houston flights are currently cheapest in May.

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Alternative Chicago to Houston routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Chicago to Houston? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Chicago to Houston: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found51 €
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time2 hrs, 49 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week626

Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Houston: Frequently asked questions

There are 5 airports in Houston: Houston David Wayne Hooks, Houston Hobby, Houston George Bush Intercntl., Houston Ellington Field, and Galveston.
The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to Houston is 51 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 48 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Houston.
United, Southwest Airlines and Air New Zealand fly direct from Chicago to Houston.
As of April 2024, there are 626 flights per week flying from Chicago to Houston.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Houston is usually May.
If you're flying from Chicago, the cheapest airport near Houston is Houston George Bush Intercntl. – which is 25.0 km away from the centre of Houston. We've found flights into this airport from 51 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Houston on Tuesday, 14 May 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 48 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Houston but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Houston is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Houston is Spirit Airlines .

How to find cheap flights to Houston (HOU) from Chicago (CHI)in 2024

Looking for cheap tickets from Chicago to Houston? Return tickets start from 51 € and one-way flights to Houston from Chicago start from 19 €


Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from Chicago to Houston. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.
  • Compare flight deals to Houston from Chicago from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets. Flight tickets to Houston start from 19 € one-way.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap Chicago-Houston flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
  • Flex your dates to find the best CHI-HOU ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Houston from Chicago.
  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between Chicago and Houston? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results. Airlines that fly direct include: Spirit Airlines
    Brussels Airlines
    British Airways
    Aer Lingus
    Republic Airways
    Cathay Pacific
    Scandinavian Airlines
    ALS Ltd
  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from Chicago and Houston. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Houston, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Chicago to Houston flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.
  • Flexible on when you travel? The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Houston is May.
  • Search for cheap flights regardless of where you are. To get the best flight booking experience when out and about, download the app and search for plane tickets between Chicago and Houston whenever you want.

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