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$55+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Houston

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ORD — HOU
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Houston are usually found in February or September, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

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$124
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One-way from

$66
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Average price

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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 March 25, 2025.

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Thu 5/811:00 amORD - IAH
1 stop7h 00mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/119:10 amIAH - ORD
Nonstop2h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/24$124
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/87:20 amORD - IAH
Nonstop2h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/135:00 amIAH - ORD
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$139
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Sun 4/66:30 amORD - IAH
Nonstop3h 06mFrontier
Tue 4/811:19 amIAH - ORD
Nonstop2h 46mFrontier
Deal found 3/24$162
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/168:25 pmORD - IAH
Nonstop3h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/191:25 pmIAH - ORD
Nonstop2h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$208
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Sat 7/126:00 amORD - IAH
1 stop6h 09mDelta
Wed 7/161:15 pmIAH - ORD
1 stop8h 06mDelta
Deal found 3/24$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/97:10 amORD - HOU
1 stop7h 52mDelta
Tue 7/151:00 pmHOU - ORD
1 stop8h 21mDelta
Deal found 3/24$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/77:30 amORD - HOU
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Wed 5/74:00 pmHOU - ORD
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 3/24$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 5/66:45 pmORD - HOU
1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/135:00 amHOU - ORD
1 stop4h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/23$269
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/269:05 pmORD - HOU
1 stop14h 28mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/3010:40 amHOU - ORD
2 stops26h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$314
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Sun 3/306:50 amORD - HOU
1 stop26h 46mFrontier
Fri 4/410:36 amHOU - ORD
1 stop14h 01mFrontier
Deal found 3/24$322
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/226:18 pmORD - HOU
1 stop17h 03mSun Country Air
Mon 5/2611:34 amHOU - ORD
1 stop8h 35mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/23$365

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ORD - IAH

ORDIAH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/8

11:00 am-6:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 5/11

9:10 am-11:50 am

Nonstop2h 40m

$124

ChicagoHouston

ORD - IAH

ORDIAH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/8

7:20 am-10:19 am

Nonstop2h 59m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 4/13

5:00 am-7:40 am

Nonstop2h 40m

$139

ChicagoHouston

ORD - IAH

ORDIAH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/6

6:30 am-9:36 am

Nonstop3h 06m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/8

11:19 am-2:05 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

$162

ChicagoHouston

ORD - IAH

ORDIAH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/16

8:25 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 4/19

1:25 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$208

ChicagoHouston

ORD - IAH

ORDIAH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/12

6:00 am-12:09 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 7/16

1:15 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$217

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/22

3:30 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop7h 38m

Houston Hobby

Tue 4/29

6:45 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$217

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/7

7:30 am-12:40 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/7

4:00 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$219

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

6:45 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Houston Hobby

Tue 5/13

5:00 am-9:34 am

1 stop4h 34m

$269

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/26

9:05 pm-11:33 am

1 stop14h 28m

Houston Hobby

Fri 5/30

10:40 am-12:42 pm

2 stops26h 02m

$314

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/30

6:50 am-9:36 am

1 stop26h 46m

Houston Hobby

Fri 4/4

10:36 am-12:37 am

1 stop14h 01m

$322

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The best insider tips for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston trip
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Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 inches more legroom, ideal for short flights.


Spirit's self-service bag drop saves time; print your boarding pass in advance.

Read more about Spirit Airlinesby Daniel Scheffler
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom, ideal for added comfort on short flights.


United's MileagePlus allows pooling miles, useful for family travel.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus seats guarantee an empty middle seat for extra comfort.


Frontier's Economy Bundle includes carry-on, seat selection, and no change fees.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
Airports
ORD

For a quick departure from ORD, consider using the 'L' train to avoid Chicago traffic and reach the airport efficiently.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
IAH

For a quick ride to downtown Houston from IAH, use Uber or Lyft from Terminals A, B, or C for a 25-minute journey.

Read more about IAHby Evie Carrick
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Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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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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Expert on Frontier

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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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Ramsey Qubein

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Expert on ORD

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Expert on IAH

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Houston from O'Hare Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston

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 March 21, 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 79 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 March 25, 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 December 16, 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 March 25, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Houston, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,782 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,782 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,782 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,782 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,782 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,782 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,782 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

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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 $124. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $162 and $208, respectively. You may be able to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston for 40% 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 Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $66. Users have also found prices from $69 and $89 on Frontier and United Airlines, respectively.

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    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.

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    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 March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$58Average$131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$70Average$151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$142Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$158Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$312Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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