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Cheap Flights to Houston

United's southern hub plus a Southwest stronghold — flights to Houston stay cheap

Flight Deals to Houston

Houston has two airports: George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), United's major hub and a key Latin America gateway, and Hobby (HOU), where Southwest runs a large operation. The split keeps domestic fares competitive, and United's hub status means plentiful nonstops nationwide. Spirit and Frontier add budget pressure at IAH, so travelers who compare both airports routinely find sub-$150 roundtrips from across the country.

Best Time to Fly to Houston

January through February and the hot, humid stretch of August through September are cheapest. Avoid spring rodeo season and major energy-industry conferences.

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£471 London to San Francisco + 14 more deals
🇬🇧From London

£471 London to San Francisco + 14 more deals

This week: direct flights to San Francisco from £471, Barcelona from £65, Singapore from £659, and Business Class deals unlocked for Premium members. Up to 56% below typical prices.

Oct 10
77% off San Francisco → Las Vegas ($38)$38
🇺🇸From San Francisco

77% off San Francisco → Las Vegas ($38)

OAK → Las Vegas for just $38 round-trip - 77% below the typical $164 median - plus SFO → Cancun for $335 (75% off) and SFO → Tokyo for $708.

Oct 9
77% off Los Angeles → Seattle ($38)$38
🇺🇸From Los Angeles

77% off Los Angeles → Seattle ($38)

LAX to Seattle for just $38 round-trip - 77% below the typical $165 median - plus Tokyo Narita for $663 (64% off) and Los Cabos for $340 (50% off) direct from LAX.

Oct 9
88% off US Cities → Seattle ($47)$47

88% off US Cities → Seattle ($47)

LAS → SEA at just $47 round-trip is 88% below typical - plus SEA → Tokyo for $845 (60% off) and ATL → San Juan for $128 (61% off).

Oct 9
39% off New York → Frankfurt ($590)$590
🇺🇸From New York

39% off New York → Frankfurt ($590)

JFK to Frankfurt for just $590 round-trip - 39% below the typical $973 fare - plus direct flights to Aruba from $335 and Cancun from $409 out of Newark.

Oct 9
69% off Washington DC → San Juan ($317)$317
🇺🇸From Washington DC

69% off Washington DC → San Juan ($317)

DCA to San Juan at $317 round-trip is 69% below the typical median - plus Miami for $177 and Seoul for $994 are two more jaw-dropping deals from DC airports this week.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Houston airport is cheaper to fly into?

Hobby (HOU) is often cheaper when Southwest serves your route, while Bush Intercontinental (IAH) offers more nonstops and budget options via Spirit and Frontier. Houston travelers should always compare both airports, as fares can differ by $50 or more depending on the carrier mix.

When are flights to Houston cheapest?

January-February and the August-September heat are the cheapest windows, with roundtrip fares from the coasts and Midwest dropping to $120-170. Houston is more of a business market, so leisure-light periods and midweek departures consistently offer the best value.

Does United or Southwest have cheaper Houston flights?

Southwest is typically cheapest into Hobby with free bags included, while United's IAH hub provides the widest network and competitive fares thanks to volume. Spirit and Frontier undercut both at IAH, so the cheapest option depends on your specific origin city.

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