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$78+ Cheap flights from Charlotte (CLT) to Houston

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CLT — HOU
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Charlotte Douglas to Houston are usually found in August or September, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Charlotte to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Charlotte (CLT) to Houston (HO1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

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$163
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One-way from

$78
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Average price

$250
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charlotte to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/168:24 pmCLT - IAH
1 stop13h 19mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/1910:40 amIAH - CLT
Nonstop2h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$135
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/286:17 pmCLT - IAH
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/304:33 pmIAH - CLT
Nonstop2h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$166
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/216:30 amCLT - IAH
Nonstop2h 52mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/256:35 pmIAH - CLT
Nonstop2h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$179
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/810:44 pmCLT - IAH
Nonstop2h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/116:40 amIAH - CLT
Nonstop2h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$180
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/213:40 pmCLT - HOU
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
Sun 5/255:15 pmHOU - CLT
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/17$189
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Fri 6/611:26 amCLT - IAH
Nonstop2h 48mFrontier
Mon 6/94:28 pmIAH - CLT
Nonstop2h 54mFrontier
Deal found 4/17$192
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/312:42 pmCLT - HOU
1 stop6h 05mDelta
Tue 5/610:41 amHOU - CLT
1 stop4h 45mDelta
Deal found 4/17$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/85:40 amCLT - IAH
1 stop4h 05mDelta
Sun 5/115:30 amIAH - CLT
1 stop5h 41mDelta
Deal found 4/17$217
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/27:20 pmCLT - HOU
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/66:31 pmHOU - CLT
1 stop4h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$251
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/136:19 pmCLT - HOU
1 stop27h 47mSun Country Air
Sun 6/156:42 pmHOU - CLT
1 stop15h 33mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/17$295

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charlotte to Houston that are best for you.

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CharlotteHouston

CLT - IAH

CLTIAH

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 6/2

11:26 am-1:14 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 6/6

4:13 pm-8:07 pm

Nonstop2h 54m

$158

CharlotteHouston

CLT - IAH

CLTIAH

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 5/26

11:26 am-1:38 pm

Nonstop3h 12m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/28

1:53 pm-7:30 am

1 stop16h 37m

$160

CharlotteHouston

CLT - IAH

CLTIAH

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 5/8

6:00 am-11:01 pm

1 stop18h 01m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 5/12

6:44 pm-10:28 am

1 stop14h 44m

$163

CharlotteHouston

CLT - IAH

CLTIAH

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 5/21

6:30 am-8:22 am

Nonstop2h 52m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 5/25

6:35 pm-10:16 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

$179

CharlotteHouston

CLT - IAH

CLTIAH

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 5/8

10:44 pm-12:41 am

Nonstop2h 57m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 5/11

6:40 am-10:10 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$180

CharlotteHouston

CLT - HOU

CLTHOU

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 5/21

3:40 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Houston Hobby

Sun 5/25

5:15 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$189

CharlotteHouston

CLT - HOU

CLTHOU

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 5/3

12:42 pm-5:47 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Houston Hobby

Tue 5/6

10:41 am-4:26 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$217

CharlotteHouston

CLT - IAH

CLTIAH

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 5/1

9:38 am-2:54 pm

1 stop6h 16m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 5/5

6:32 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop4h 14m

$217

CharlotteHouston

CLT - HOU

CLTHOU

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 5/2

7:20 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 36m

Houston Hobby

Tue 5/6

6:31 pm-12:25 am

1 stop4h 54m

$251

CharlotteHouston

CLT - HOU

CLTHOU

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 6/13

6:19 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop27h 47m

Houston Hobby

Sun 6/15

6:42 pm-11:15 am

1 stop15h 33m

$295

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The best insider tips for Charlotte to Houston flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Charlotte to Houston trip
Airlines
Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus guarantees an empty middle seat, offering more space for a fee.


Frontier charges for carry-on bags; add them during booking for a lower fee.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
United Airlines

Basic Economy on United prohibits carry-ons unless you're a MileagePlus member or have a qualifying card.


United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom seats at the front of the economy cabin for added comfort.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Airports
CLT

For quick security, arrive before 6 am at CLT, as wait times are shortest then. Check the airport app for current wait times.

Read more about CLTby Taryn White
IAH

For a quick ride to downtown Houston from IAH, use Uber or Lyft. Pickups are available at Terminals A, B, and C.

Read more about IAHby Evie Carrick
Our travel experts
Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Expert on IAH

Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who has lived in five countries and traveled to over 50, with extensive experience flying around the world. She was born in Colorado, but has spent time flying to both coasts to visit family. She writes regularly for Travel + Leisure, BuzzFeed, and SKI and recently published seven travel journals with Simon & Schuster.

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Taryn White

Taryn White

Expert on CLT

Taryn White

Taryn White

Taryn White is a freelance travel writer, digital creator, and travel advisor who has visited nearly 100 countries and all 50 states. She’s familiar with many airports and enjoys beach hopping, boutique hotels, spa experiences, and exploring local culture. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, National Geographic, Smithsonian Magazine, AFAR, and more.

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Best time to book a flight from Charlotte to Houston

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Houston from Charlotte with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Charlotte to Houston

How far ahead should I book a flight from Charlotte to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Charlotte to Houston. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Charlotte to Houston, you should look to book at least 57 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Charlotte to Houston?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Charlotte to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CLT to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Charlotte to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Charlotte to Houston in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 59% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Charlotte to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Charlotte to Houston. Price data was last updated on May 19, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Charlotte to Houston flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston ranges from 3.2 - 5.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

Temperature in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Houston. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Charlotte to Houston, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Charlotte to Houston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Charlotte to Houston?

    Charlotte Douglas (CLT), located 5.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Charlotte to Houston. 6 airlines have flights from Douglas to Houston on a regular basis. Booking flights from Charlotte Douglas to Houston should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Houston per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Charlotte to Houston round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Charlotte to Houston round-trip from $163. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $179, and American Airlines, from $180. You may be able to fly from Charlotte to Houston for 22% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Charlotte to Houston one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $78. Users have also found prices from $82 and $90 on Spirit Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Charlotte to Houston?

    The cheapest flight price from Charlotte to Houston is $242. On average you can expect to pay $289. The most popular route, (Charlotte Douglas - Houston Hobby), can usually be booked for $100.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Charlotte to Houston that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Charlotte to Houston flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Charlotte to Houston?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Charlotte to Houston.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Charlotte to Houston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Charlotte to Houston by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Charlotte to Houston?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Charlotte to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Charlotte to Houston

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Charlotte to Houston. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$50Average$123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$51Average$124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$130Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$139Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$189Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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