Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
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The cheapest flights right now
Chicago – Houston
Outbound – Mar 1, 2027
direct
3h 0m Return – Mar 11, 2027
direct
2h 54m $294
2 days ago
Chicago – Houston
Outbound – Mar 2, 2027
direct
2h 54m Return – Mar 10, 2027
direct
2h 48m $341
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
$100
Average price of a round trip
$199
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
3h4
A flight from Chicago to Houston takes on average 3h4.
Best time
November
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Houston is November.
What is the cheapest month for this flight?
Monthly price data (Table View)
November
Nov
$208
December
Dec
$57
January
Jan
February
Feb
$0
March
Mar
$0
April
Apr
$156
May
May
$164
June
Jun
$140
July
Jul
$254
August
Aug
$0
September
Sep
$673
October
Oct
$111
* The prices shown are an average per month of the prices found by Liligo users during the last 30 days.
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 August, with an average flight ticket price of $56 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of October, November and January.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 38 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 $198.
The airlines that offer the most flights are Frontier Airlines, United 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 $100 to $362
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $199
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of August
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: November
info departure city :
Chicago, USA
airports :
Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field Airport (CGX)
Chicago FSS (CHI)
Chicago-Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago-O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
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 9°C, with a minimum of 8°C and a maximum of 13°C.
The city of Chicago (CHI) has 4 airport(s): Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field, Chicago FSS, Chicago-Midway and Chicago-O'Hare
destination info :
Houston, USA
airports :
Ellington Airport (EFD)
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Houston Metro-Ho Airport (QHO)
Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR)
local time :
Houston is in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Houston, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 19°C, with a minimum of 17°C and a maximum of 22°C.
The city of Houston (HOU) has 5 airport(s): Ellington, William P. Hobby, George Bush Intercontinental, Houston Metro-/Ho and Sugar Land
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 November.
What is the most popular time to travel to Houston?
In Houston, the most popular month is October. 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 38 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 6 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 18% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from Chicago to Houston is Monday.
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-Merrill C. Meigs Field is located 4 km, Chicago FSS is located 29 km, Chicago-Midway is located 12 km or Chicago-O'Hare 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?
The journey from Chicago to Houston can also be done by train or bus. Search on Liligo to compare the different means of transportation.
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 129 mm in Houston and 145 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.
