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$81+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Hobby (HOU)

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ORD — HOU
mar. 13 — mar. 201
jue. 3/13
jue. 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Hobby

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Hobby flight deals. Data was last updated marzo 8, 2025.

Round-trip from

$170
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$81
(CheapOair)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$278

Good round-trip deal

$316 or less

Good one-way deal

$169 or less
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Hobby
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Hobby. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on marzo 8, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 3/276:45 amORD - HOU
1 stop26h 51mFrontier
mié. 4/910:36 amHOU - ORD
1 stop14h 01mFrontier
Deal found 3/6$160
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/36:40 amMDW - HOU
1 stop26h 52mFrontier
lun. 4/1410:36 amHOU - MDW
1 stop13h 45mFrontier
Deal found 3/7$170
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
jue. 3/275:50 pmSTL - HOU
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
lun. 3/317:35 amHOU - STL
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 3/6$187
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
sáb. 5/106:10 amMDW - HOU
Nonstop2h 40mSouthwest
mar. 5/135:45 pmHOU - MDW
Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 3/7$188
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 3/287:03 pmSTL - HOU
1 stop24h 21mFrontier
sáb. 4/512:27 pmHOU - STL
1 stop23h 10mFrontier
Deal found 3/7$190
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
sáb. 4/199:55 amORD - HOU
1 stop7h 52mDelta
sáb. 4/2610:13 amHOU - ORD
1 stop6h 09mDelta
Deal found 3/7$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
sáb. 4/199:52 amMDW - HOU
1 stop7h 55mDelta
sáb. 4/2610:13 amHOU - MDW
1 stop7h 46mDelta
Deal found 3/7$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
sáb. 5/1012:40 pmORD - HOU
2 stops7h 20mSouthwest
mar. 5/1311:55 amHOU - ORD
1 stop4h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 3/7$222
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
mié. 4/165:05 pmMLI - HOU
1 stop4h 54mDelta
mar. 4/2210:13 amHOU - MLI
1 stop6h 07mDelta
Deal found 3/7$233
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
vie. 4/43:24 pmMLI - HOU
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
mar. 4/89:14 amHOU - MLI
1 stop5h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/7$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
mar. 4/83:37 pmPIA - HOU
1 stop7h 03mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 4/125:00 amHOU - PIA
1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/5$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
mié. 3/2612:05 pmORD - HOU
1 stop5h 57mAmerican Airlines
mar. 4/16:03 amHOU - ORD
1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/6$269

Find flights from Illinois to Hobby within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Hobby 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 marzo 8, 2025.

Fly from

Illinois

Fly to

Hobby

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 3/27

6:45 am-9:36 am

1 stop26h 51m

Houston Hobby

mié. 4/9

10:36 am-12:37 am

1 stop14h 01m

$160

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

jue. 4/3

6:40 am-9:32 am

1 stop26h 52m

Houston Hobby

lun. 4/14

10:36 am-12:21 am

1 stop13h 45m

$170

St. LouisHouston

STL - HOU

STLHOU

Lambert-St Louis

jue. 3/27

5:50 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Houston Hobby

lun. 3/31

7:35 am-9:30 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$187

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

sáb. 5/10

6:10 am-8:50 am

Nonstop2h 40m

Houston Hobby

mar. 5/13

5:45 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$188

St. LouisHouston

STL - HOU

STLHOU

Lambert-St Louis

vie. 3/28

7:03 pm-7:24 pm

1 stop24h 21m

Houston Hobby

sáb. 4/5

12:27 pm-11:37 am

1 stop23h 10m

$190

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 4/19

9:55 am-5:47 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Houston Hobby

sáb. 4/26

10:13 am-4:22 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$217

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

sáb. 4/19

9:52 am-5:47 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Houston Hobby

sáb. 4/26

10:13 am-5:59 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$217

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 5/10

12:40 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops7h 20m

Houston Hobby

mar. 5/13

11:55 am-4:25 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$222

MolineHouston

MLI - HOU

MLIHOU

Moline Quad-City

mié. 4/16

5:05 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop4h 54m

Houston Hobby

mar. 4/22

10:13 am-4:20 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$233

MolineHouston

MLI - HOU

MLIHOU

Moline Quad-City

vie. 4/4

3:24 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop7h 16m

Houston Hobby

mar. 4/8

9:14 am-2:51 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$249

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Hobby

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Illinois to Hobby including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Houston Hobby Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Houston Hobby Airport (average of $230). Flying from Illinois to Houston Hobby Airport 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 IL to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Hobby. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated marzo 8, 2025.

When flying from Illinois to Houston Hobby Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Hobby by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

Temperature in Hobby by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston Hobby Airport, 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 Hobby

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hobby. 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 Hobby. Reviews last updated marzo 8, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Illinois to Houston have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,716 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,024 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Avelo Airlines
7.5
Good
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
748 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Houston Hobby Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $81. Southwest flights start at $89 while deals on Delta start at $99 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Houston Hobby Airport?

    The most popular flight routes from Illinois to Houston Hobby Airport are Chicago Midway - Houston Hobby, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Houston Hobby and Lambert-St Louis - Houston Hobby.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Hobby that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Hobby?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Hobby?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Hobby 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 Illinois to Houston Hobby Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Houston Hobby Airport (average of $230). Flying from Illinois to Houston Hobby Airport 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 Illinois to Hobby

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Hobby. 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 marzo 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$61Average$151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$69Average$143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$141Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$153Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$176Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$178Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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