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Cheap Flights to Houston

Country
United States
Airport code
IAH
Recent fare
From $27 CAD
Downtown Houston skyline at dusk

Flights to Houston

Live fares from our airline and agency partners.

Houston is served by two airports: George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), United’s largest hub and about 23 miles north of downtown, and William P. Hobby (HOU), a Southwest Airlines stronghold roughly 11 miles southeast of downtown and often the faster, cheaper option for domestic-only trips.

Hurricane Season Can Affect Travel Plans

June through November is Gulf Coast hurricane season, and while most trips are unaffected, tropical storms occasionally disrupt flights with little notice. Travel insurance or flexible fare rules are worth a look if you’re booking during these months.

A Global Energy and Medical Hub

Houston’s concentration of energy companies and the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical complex in the world, keep weekday business travel steady year-round, which can push midweek fares and hotel rates higher independent of the tourist calendar.

Getting Around Once You Land

Houston is one of the most spread-out major US cities, and METRORail’s light rail lines cover only a few corridors, so most visitors plan on a rental car or rideshare for anything beyond a single neighborhood.

Search live fares to Houston above and check which airport, IAH or HOU, gets you the better fare and the shorter drive to where you’re staying.

Routes

Flights to Houston by departure city

Route guides to Houston from every city we cover, each with a live search and recent fares where available.

Things to do

Top attractions and tours in Houston

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Space Center Houston: Entry Ticket

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From $41.88Book on Tiqets

Downtown Aquarium Houston: Entry Ticket

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From $39.34Book on Tiqets

Houston Interactive Aquarium & Animal Preserve

4.4(155)Instant tickets

From $30.21Book on Tiqets

Houston Museum of Natural Science: Entry Ticket

4.7(585)Instant tickets

From $34.96Book on Tiqets

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston: ALL ACCESS Ticket

4.5(65)4hInstant tickets

From $13.98Book on Tiqets

ARTECHOUSE Houston: Entry Ticket

4.3(79)Instant tickets

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Travel guides

Houston travel guides

All guides
Houston: Should You Rent a Car or Rely on Public Transit?

Whether to rent a car in Houston or rely on METRORail, buses and ride-hail: how the city and its ring roads are laid out, how METRO fares work, what driving here is really like (freeways, frontage roads, toll roads, flooding and heat), when a car is worth it for Space Center Houston and Galveston, and a decision table by trip type.

Best Time to Fly to Houston: Seasons, Weather & Prices

Month-by-month guide to flying to Houston: mild winters, humid summers and hurricane season, the rodeo, spring break and the Offshore Technology Conference that drive fares, the cheapest windows, and choosing between IAH and Hobby.

Things to Do in Houston: A First-Timer’s Guide

A first-timer’s guide to Houston: Space Center Houston and Mission Control, the Museum District and Hermann Park, the Menil Collection and the Rothko Chapel, Buffalo Bayou Park and its bats, Montrose, the Heights and the East End, the rodeo, the Astros and Rockets, Viet-Cajun crawfish and brisket, day trips to Galveston, and two sample itineraries.

FAQ

Houston flights, answered

Is there a direct flight to Houston?

We don't have confirmed nonstop route data for Houston from our covered airports, but connecting itineraries are available. Search above for options.

What's a recent fare to Houston?

Travelers recently found fares to Houston from Atlanta for $27 CAD. Prices change, so search above to confirm today's rate.

When's the best time to visit Houston?

Month-by-month guide to flying to Houston: mild winters, humid summers and hurricane season, the rodeo, spring break and the Offshore Technology Conference that drive fares, the cheapest windows, and choosing between IAH and Hobby.

Do I need a rental car in Houston?

Whether to rent a car in Houston or rely on METRORail, buses and ride-hail: how the city and its ring roads are laid out, how METRO fares work, what driving here is really like (freeways, frontage roads, toll roads, flooding and heat), when a car is worth it for Space Center Houston and Galveston, and a decision table by trip type.

Which airports serve Houston?

Houston is served by George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Our airport guides cover terminals, ground transport, and parking for each.

Where can I fly to Houston from?

You can search flights to Houston from any airport. We also have route guides from 24 cities, including Atlanta, Boston, Cancun, Chicago, Dallas, and Denver, each with a live search and recent fares where available.

Can I also compare hotels in Houston and car rentals in Houston?

Yes. Our hotels and car rentals pages for Houston each have a live search, so you can plan the whole trip in one place.