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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.

Direct flights from Chicago to Houston

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 foundAED 170
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time2 hrs, 47 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week2,388

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 round-trip flight from Chicago to Houston is AED 170. 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 American Airlines fly direct from Chicago to Houston.
There are 400 flights per week flying from Chicago to Houston, as of April 2024.
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 center of Houston. We've found flights to this airport from AED 170.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Houston on Wednesday, May 22, 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.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 20°C. August is typically the warmest month in Houston, when it usually averages around 34°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 6°C. The rainiest month is June.
The cheapest airline that flies to Houston is Spirit Airlines.

How to find cheap flights from Chicago to Houston

Looking for cheap flight tickets from Chicago to Houston? Skyscanner compares flight prices across more than 1,200 airlines and travel providers.

Regardless of whether you're looking for a one-way ticket to Houston or a return flight, here are some tips to secure the best flight price and make planning your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit search. From Emirates and Etihad to international carriers like Air India and Wizz Air, we compare all major airlines 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.

  • Flex your dates to find the cheapest CHI - HOU flight tickets on Skyscanner. Search for flights but don’t enter the departure date and instead click ‘whole month’. This tool will find the cheapest month and dates to fly to Houston from Chicago.

  • Set up a Price Alert for Chicago-Houston flight tickets. You can easily track the fare of flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal. Or download our app and get price alerts straight to your phone.

  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between Chicago and Houston? Make sure to tick 'Non-stop flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results.

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Book flight tickets from Chicago to Houston with extra peace of mind

Back in 2020, most airlines introduced policies to make travel during COVID-19 as easy as possible. The worst of the pandemic is now over, but some of these policies remain in place for you to take advantage of as you step back out into the world.

  • Find flexible getaways. Some airlines introduced flexible booking policies in 2020 – and many of these are still available. If you book a flexible plane ticket from Chicago to Houston, it means your money is still safe if your flights are changed or cancelled due to COVID-19.

  • Get insured. Choose travel cost protection that covers COVID-19, too. It's available at the checkout as you book your flight from Chicago to Houston with us.

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