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$54+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Houston

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — HOU
Jan 27 — Feb 31
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The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Houston are usually found in September or August, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) 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 January 22, 2025.

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$113
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One-way from

$55
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Average price

$304
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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 22, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Thu 2/67:25 amORD - IAH
1 stop16h 09mFrontier
Sat 2/89:17 pmIAH - ORD
1 stop12h 35mFrontier
Deal found 1/22$113
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 2/144:44 pmORD - IAH
Nonstop2h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/2211:24 amIAH - ORD
Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$114
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Fri 2/710:34 amORD - IAH
Nonstop2h 59mSpirit Airlines
Mon 2/108:50 pmIAH - ORD
Nonstop2h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/22$115
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/67:25 amORD - HOU
1 stop26h 11mFrontier
Sun 2/96:16 pmHOU - ORD
1 stop6h 16mFrontier
Deal found 1/22$150
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Thu 4/249:50 pmORD - IAH
Nonstop3h 01mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/285:00 pmIAH - ORD
Nonstop2h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$177
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/126:15 amORD - HOU
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Wed 2/122:30 pmHOU - ORD
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 1/21$191
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Mon 4/145:25 pmORD - IAH
1 stop6h 31mDelta
Tue 4/225:25 amIAH - ORD
1 stop7h 14mDelta
Deal found 1/22$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 2/195:13 pmORD - HOU
1 stop5h 16mDelta
Wed 2/2610:25 amHOU - ORD
1 stop5h 18mDelta
Deal found 1/20$217
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/258:30 pmORD - IAH
Nonstop2h 58mAmerican Airlines
Thu 2/276:30 amIAH - ORD
Nonstop2h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 3/125:00 amORD - HOU
1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Fri 3/146:33 pmHOU - ORD
1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$287

Find flights from O'Hare Intl to Houston within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl to Houston that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 22, 2025.

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ChicagoHouston

ORD - IAH

ORDIAH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/4

7:25 am-10:24 am

Nonstop2h 59m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 3/10

9:04 pm-10:57 am

1 stop13h 53m

$111

ChicagoHouston

ORD - IAH

ORDIAH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/14

4:44 pm-7:32 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 2/22

11:24 am-2:09 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

$114

ChicagoHouston

ORD - IAH

ORDIAH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/7

10:34 am-1:33 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 2/10

8:50 pm-11:34 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

$115

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/6

7:25 am-9:36 am

1 stop26h 11m

Houston Hobby

Sun 2/9

6:16 pm-12:32 am

1 stop6h 16m

$150

ChicagoHouston

ORD - IAH

ORDIAH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/24

9:50 pm-12:51 am

Nonstop3h 01m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 4/28

5:00 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$177

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/12

6:15 am-12:15 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Houston Hobby

Wed 2/12

2:30 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$191

ChicagoHouston

ORD - IAH

ORDIAH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/14

4:56 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/23

10:45 am-6:59 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$217

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/19

5:13 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop5h 16m

Houston Hobby

Wed 2/26

10:25 am-3:43 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$217

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

5:00 am-9:38 am

1 stop4h 38m

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/19

9:08 am-2:01 pm

1 stop4h 53m

$287

ChicagoHouston

ORD - IAH

ORDIAH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/27

6:20 am-9:19 am

Nonstop2h 59m

$54

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Best time to book a flight from O'Hare Intl to Houston

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Travel insights for flights from O'Hare Intl to Houston

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from O'Hare Intl to Houston. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston, you should look to book at least 40 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 ORD to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 January 22, 2025.

When flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 15% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from O'Hare Intl to Houston. Price data was last updated on March 10, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons 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 January 22, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Houston, such as Southwest, Frontier and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,707 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,512 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,975 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Houston, with prices starting at $115. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $116 and $191, respectively. You may be able to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston for 47% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $55. Users have also found prices from $65 and $89 on Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Houston that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on O'Hare Intl to Houston flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Houston?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to Houston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 5 airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to Houston

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl 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 January 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$57Average$129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$69Average$156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$143Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$158Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$312Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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