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$54+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Hobby (HOU)

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ORD — HOU
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Hobby

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Illinois (USIL) to Hobby (HOU). 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 18, 2024.

Round-trip from

$113
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$54
(Frontier)
From Illinois to Houston Hobby
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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 December 18, 2024.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Mon 12/236:12 amMLI - HOU
1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/810:15 amHOU - MLI
1 stop4h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$278
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/318:50 pmMDW - HOU
Nonstop2h 45mSouthwest
Wed 1/88:20 pmHOU - MDW
Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/16$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/315:00 amORD - HOU
1 stop4h 46mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/812:14 pmHOU - ORD
1 stop7h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$306
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 stop5h 35mSouthwest
Wed 1/810:00 amHOU - ORD
2 stops6h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/16$331
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Mon 12/236:00 amORD - HOU
1 stop13h 09mFrontier
Wed 1/296:16 pmHOU - ORD
1 stop19h 46mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$383
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Mon 12/3010:45 pmSTL - HOU
Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest
Sun 1/55:05 amHOU - STL
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 12/16$418
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/315:21 amSTL - HOU
1 stop4h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/410:19 amHOU - STL
1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$436
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/256:16 amPIA - HOU
1 stop13h 27mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/309:05 amHOU - PIA
1 stop6h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$491
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/217:00 amMDW - HOU
1 stop11h 28mFrontier
Sun 1/126:18 pmHOU - MDW
1 stop5h 55mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$513
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/246:09 amEVV - HOU
1 stop9h 39mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/319:05 amHOU - EVV
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$533
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/225:03 pmMDW - HOU
1 stop5h 25mDelta
Sat 1/1110:25 amHOU - MDW
1 stop4h 28mDelta
Deal found 12/17$566
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Tue 12/317:05 amORD - HOU
1 stop7h 19mDelta
Sat 1/256:00 amHOU - ORD
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/18$592

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 December 18, 2024.

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ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/9

7:15 am-9:33 am

1 stop26h 18m

Houston Hobby

Mon 1/13

10:36 am-12:13 am

1 stop13h 37m

$113

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/9

7:25 am-9:33 am

1 stop26h 08m

Houston Hobby

Sun 1/12

6:18 pm-12:35 am

1 stop6h 17m

$135

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Wed 1/15

6:10 am-9:05 am

Nonstop2h 55m

Houston Hobby

Sat 1/18

6:15 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$178

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/1

2:55 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Houston Hobby

Sat 2/8

6:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$216

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/1

3:41 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Houston Hobby

Sat 2/8

5:00 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$216

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/8

6:15 am-9:33 am

2 stops51h 18m

Houston Hobby

Wed 1/15

6:18 pm-2:02 pm

1 stop19h 44m

$219

MolineHouston

MLI - HOU

MLIHOU

Moline Quad-City

Wed 1/15

5:05 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Houston Hobby

Tue 1/21

2:57 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$248

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/14

5:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop4h 45m

Houston Hobby

Tue 1/14

12:14 pm-5:38 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$250

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/30

1:45 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Houston Hobby

Mon 2/3

6:30 am-1:00 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$251

St. LouisHouston

STL - HOU

STLHOU

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 1/18

7:09 pm-5:26 pm

1 stop22h 17m

Houston Hobby

Fri 1/24

10:36 am-9:16 am

1 stop22h 40m

$268

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Hobby

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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 December 18, 2024.

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 December 18, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Frontier, Delta and American Airlines 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
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Frontier
6.1
Okay
3,479 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

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 $54. Southwest flights start at $79 while deals on Delta start at $108 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 O'Hare Intl - Houston Hobby, Chicago Midway - 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$61Average$150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$70Average$158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$141Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$155Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$178Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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