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The cheapest flights right now

Chicago – Houston
Outbound – Mar 17, 2025
NKORD
direct
2h 45m
IAH
Return – Mar 27, 2025
F9IAH
direct
2h 45m
ORD
$138
2 days ago
Chicago – Houston
Outbound – Mar 17, 2025
NKORD
direct
2h 52m
IAH
Return – Mar 27, 2025
F9IAH
direct
2h 45m
ORD
$95
2 days ago
Chicago – Houston
Outbound – Mar 17, 2025
F9MDW
direct
2h 50m
IAH
Return – Mar 27, 2025
F9IAH
direct
2h 45m
ORD
$92
2 days ago
Chicago – Houston
Outbound – Mar 17, 2025
F9MDW
direct
2h 50m
IAH
Return – Mar 28, 2025
NKIAH
direct
2h 40m
ORD
$117
2 days ago

* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.

Cheapest flight tickets

$295

Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Average price of a round trip

$419

Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Flight duration

2h47

A flight from Chicago to Houston takes on average 2h47.

Best time

April

According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Houston is April.

Tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Houston

Check out our tips for booking your flight to Houston (USA) from Chicago (USA) at the cheapest possible price.

Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is December, with an average flight ticket price of $54 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of November, October and June.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 7 days before the departure date.

The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Frontier Airlines. A ticket from the airline Frontier Airlines to Houston costs on average $337.
The airlines that offer the most flights are Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines.

Price of flight tickets from Chicago to Houston

Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:

  • Flight ticket prices range from $295 to $540
  • The average price of a flight ticket is about $419
  • Prices are lowest for stays in the month of December
  • The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: December
info departure city :
Chicago, USA
airports :
Chicago-O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Chicago-Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field Airport (CGX)
Chicago FSS (CHI)
local time :

Chicago is a city in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Chicago, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average -3°C, with a minimum of -6°C and a maximum of 1°C.

The city of Chicago (CHI) has 4 airport(s): Chicago-O'Hare, Chicago-Midway, Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field and Chicago FSS

destination info :
Houston, USA
airports :
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR)
Ellington Airport (EFD)
Houston Metro-Ho Airport (QHO)
local time :

Houston is in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Houston, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 22°C, with a minimum of 19°C and a maximum of 28°C.

The city of Houston (HOU) has 5 airport(s): George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby, Sugar Land, Ellington and Houston Metro-/Ho

Useful info about Houston

What is the least touristic period to go to Houston?

If you want to visit Houston during the least touristic period, choose the month of April.

What is the most popular time to travel to Houston?

In Houston, the most popular month is November. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.

When should I book my flight from Chicago to Houston?

According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 7 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 2 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 100% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from Chicago to Houston is Friday.

What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between Chicago and Houston?

When you leave, you can leave from Chicago-Midway or Chicago-O'Hare, and you will arrive at George Bush Intercontinental.

How to reach Chicago airport from the city centre?

The airport Chicago-O'Hare is located 29 km, Chicago-Midway is located 12 km, Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field is located 4 km or Chicago FSS is located 29 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transportation, taking a taxi, or renting a car.

Are there other means of transportation to go from Chicago to Houston?

Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.

Are there big differences in weather between Chicago and Houston?

In summer, the average temperature is 29°C in Houston and 22°C in Chicago. The average rainfall in summer is 120 mm in Houston and 130 mm in Chicago. In summer, it is warmer in Houston and it rains less in Houston. In winter, it is colder in Houston and it rains more in Houston.

Prepare your stay in Houston

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