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Frequently Asked Questions

When are flight tickets from Chicago (CHI) to Houston (HOU) the cheapest?

Airlines adjust prices for flights from Chicago to Houston based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
How much do flights from Chicago (CHI) to Houston (HOU) cost?

According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $266.
How long does it take to fly from Chicago (CHI) to Houston (HOU) and what is the distance?

It takes around 6 hours 52 minutes to fly from Chicago (CHI) to Houston (HOU).
What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago (CHI) to Houston (HOU)?

Airlines with flights from Chicago (CHI) to Houston (HOU): United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Finnair and American Airlines.

How to find a cheap flight from Chicago to Houston

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Being flexible with your dates to get the cheapest Chicago to Houston ticket.

Tap "Date" on flight search bar to scan through the calender for Chicago to Houston airfare over next 6 months in 2025. If you would like to fly in next 3 months, it seems the cheapest date is on Tue, Apr 15 at US$19 for one-way flights.

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Our extensive search allows you to compare prices from over 500 airlines to choose the cheapest flight tickets from Chicago to Houston. The cheapest airline operating is Frontier Airlines.

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Chicago to Houston Flight Information

Cheapest one-way flight price	$18
Cheapest round-trip ticket price	$26
Off-season for travel	March
Peak season for travel	December
Flight distance	1,523.34 km
Average flight time	6 hours 52 minutes
Popular airline	Frontier Airlines