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Cheapest time to fly from Houston, TX to Chicago

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration2 h and 34 mFlights between Houston, TX and Chicago take, on average, 2 h and 34 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£56Cheapest price for a flight between Houston, TX and Chicago found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportWilliam P. Hobby AirportWhen flying from Houston, TX to Chicago

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Houston, TX to Chicago

Airlines flying this routeFrontier Airlines, Spirit AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between Houston, TX to Chicago

One-way average Price£99The average price for a flight Houston, TX - Chicago at Opodo is £99, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data November is the most popular time to book a flight to Chicago when departing from Houston, TX

Distance: 936 mi

Houston, TX airports

Chicago airports

O'hare International Airport (ORD)How far from city centre: 13 mi

Book your Houston, TX to Chicago flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Houston, TX to Chicago (United States) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £56, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Houston, TX to Chicago takes roughly 2 h and 54 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Houston, TX–Chicago route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Arrival airport: O'hare International Airport (ORD)

The weather in Chicago

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Chicago, temperatures average around 28ºC in the warmest months and roughly -7ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 29ºC
Lows: down to -9ºC
Hottest month: July
Coldest month: January
Driest month: January
Wettest month: August

Tips for cheaper flights from Houston, TX to Chicago

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Houston, TX to Chicago:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Chicago. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Houston, TX to Chicago

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Houston, TX to Chicago?

When you fly from Houston, TX to Chicago the average price is £99. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Houston, TX to Chicago at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Houston, TX to Chicago is 56 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Houston, TX to Chicago?

The most popular months to book a flight from Houston, TX to Chicago are November, December and April, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Houston, TX to Chicago?

The best time of the year to go to Chicago when flying from Houston, TX depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, March is the top 1º month to fly to Chicago from Houston, TX in terms of searches from our customer, followed by February and November. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, August, July and May are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Houston, TX - Chicago.

How long does the flight take to go from Houston, TX to Chicago?

The total flight time between Houston, TX and Chicago is of around 2 h and 34 m on average, considering an average distance of 936.46 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Chicago compared to Houston, TX?

While in Houston, TX temperatures can reach an average of 29º ºC in summer, Chicago can experience temperatures up to 22º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around -3º ºC in Chicago, compared to the 13º ºC average in Houston, TX.

Which are the airlines with flights from Houston, TX to Chicago?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Houston, TX to Chicago are:

Frontier Airlines.
American Airlines.

Frontier Airlines

American Airlines

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