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$56+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Houston

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ORD — HOU
Dec 29 — Jan 51
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The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Houston are usually found in September or August, booked 82 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 December 24, 2024.

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$116
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One-way from

$56
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Average price

$293
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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 December 24, 2024.

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Tue 12/318:14 pmORD - IAH
Nonstop2h 56mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/79:49 amIAH - ORD
Nonstop2h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/23$179
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Mon 12/305:10 amORD - IAH
Nonstop2h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/510:08 pmIAH - ORD
Nonstop2h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/23$215
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/316:00 amORD - IAH
Nonstop2h 50mFrontier
Tue 12/319:22 pmIAH - ORD
Nonstop2h 37mFrontier
Deal found 12/24$220
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Tue 12/3112:15 pmORD - IAH
1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/77:29 amIAH - ORD
1 stop6h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/23$306
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Tue 12/318:20 amORD - HOU
1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/16:19 pmHOU - ORD
1 stop4h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/23$336
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Tue 12/314:35 pmORD - HOU
1 stop4h 35mSouthwest
Tue 1/79:20 amHOU - ORD
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/23$356
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 12/235:25 pmORD - HOU
1 stop5h 03mDelta
Wed 1/296:37 pmHOU - ORD
1 stop5h 22mDelta
Deal found 12/23$566
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Mon 12/306:00 amORD - HOU
1 stop13h 09mFrontier
Sat 1/47:25 pmHOU - ORD
1 stop24h 09mFrontier
Deal found 12/24$652

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 December 24, 2024.

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ORD - IAH

ORDIAH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/3

3:56 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/11

1:14 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$116

ChicagoHouston

ORD - IAH

ORDIAH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/12

9:01 pm-7:20 am

1 stop10h 19m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 1/14

6:15 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

$122

ChicagoHouston

ORD - IAH

ORDIAH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/15

4:27 pm-7:23 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/16

8:50 pm-11:34 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

$125

ChicagoHouston

ORD - IAH

ORDIAH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/22

8:30 pm-11:32 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 1/29

6:00 am-8:42 am

Nonstop2h 42m

$157

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/5

1:45 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop8h 44m

Houston Hobby

Wed 2/12

10:36 am-1:25 pm

1 stop26h 49m

$212

ChicagoHouston

ORD - IAH

ORDIAH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/5

6:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 24m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/12

3:33 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$216

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/4

5:10 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Houston Hobby

Wed 2/12

6:37 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$216

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/7

7:30 am-6:40 pm

1 stop11h 10m

Houston Hobby

Sat 1/18

6:20 am-4:45 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$254

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/15

5:00 am-11:44 am

1 stop6h 44m

Houston Hobby

Sat 1/18

6:45 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$256

ChicagoHouston

ORD - IAH

ORDIAH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/18

7:25 am-10:24 am

Nonstop2h 59m

$56

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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 December 20, 2024.

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 82 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 December 24, 2024.

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 December 24, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Houston, such as Frontier, Delta and American Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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
4,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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
9,555 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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
8,580 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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
9,009 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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
4,765 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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 Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Houston, with prices starting at $116. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $124 and $157, 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 $56. Users have also found prices from $76 and $77 on United Airlines and Spirit 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 December 24, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$57Average$123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$70Average$161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$141Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$155Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$312Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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