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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to George Bush Intcntl (ORD-IAH)

 
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20:45 - 23:30ORD-IAH
2h 45mdirect
08:05 - 10:53IAH-ORD
2h 48mdirect
£209United Airlines
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Mon, 10 Jun - Tue, 11 Jun
21:31 - 00:15ORD-IAH
2h 44mdirect
21:35 - 00:13IAH-ORD
2h 38mdirect
£225United Airlines
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Tue, 28 May - Wed, 29 May
07:25 - 10:10ORD-IAH
2h 45mdirect
20:15 - 22:58IAH-ORD
2h 43mdirect
£230United Airlines
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Mon, 8 Jul - Tue, 9 Jul
05:04 - 11:13ORD-IAH
6h 09m1 stop
20:15 - 22:59IAH-ORD
2h 44mdirect
£232United Airlines
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Tue, 28 May - Wed, 29 May
18:00 - 12:35ORD-IAH
18h 35m2 stops
18:00 - 22:35IAH-ORD
4h 35m1 stop
£265Southwest
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Mon, 8 Jul - Tue, 9 Jul
17:15 - 23:59ORD-IAH
6h 44m1 stop
05:20 - 12:35IAH-ORD
7h 15m1 stop
£273Delta
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Mon, 10 Jun - Tue, 11 Jun
07:30 - 12:20ORD-IAH
4h 50m1 stop
05:50 - 13:00IAH-ORD
7h 10m2 stops
£291Southwest
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Mon, 10 Jun - Tue, 11 Jun
07:00 - 23:59ORD-IAH
16h 59m2 stops
07:00 - 05:30IAH-ORD
22h 30m2 stops
£372Alaska Airlines
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Mon, 7 Oct - Thu, 10 Oct
06:00 - 14:10ORD-IAH
8h 10m1 stop
15:10 - 21:04IAH-ORD
5h 54m1 stop
£398Delta
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Thu, 7 Nov - Sun, 17 Nov
14:54 - 06:15ORD-IAH
15h 21m2 stops
10:20 - 04:40IAH-ORD
18h 20m2 stops
£529Alaska Airlines
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Thu, 6 Jun - Fri, 7 Jun
10:20 - 18:03ORD-IAH
7h 43m1 stop
£78Delta
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Fri, 12 Jul
20:45 - 23:30ORD-IAH
2h 45mdirect
£97United Airlines
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Thu, 20 Jun
13:32 - 18:32ORD-IAH
5h 00m1 stop
£132Delta
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Fri, 24 May
14:45 - 19:25ORD-IAH
4h 40m1 stop
£141Southwest
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Thu, 20 Jun
12:45 - 15:38ORD-IAH
2h 53mdirect
£179United Airlines
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Thu, 23 May
16:00 - 19:25ORD-IAH
27h 25m2 stops
£180Southwest
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Thu, 20 Jun
07:09 - 14:58ORD-IAH
7h 49m1 stop
£183Delta
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Thu, 23 May
20:23 - 23:14ORD-IAH
2h 51mdirect
£193American Airlines
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Thu, 23 May
07:10 - 14:15ORD-IAH
7h 05m1 stop
£203Delta
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Wed, 19 Jun
16:02 - 23:59ORD-IAH
7h 57m2 stops
£656American Airlines
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Thu, 23 May
07:09 - 14:58ORD-IAH
7h 49m1 stop
13:50 - 19:10IAH-ORD
5h 20m1 stop
£268Delta
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Sun, 19 May - Thu, 23 May
06:07 - 12:55ORD-IAH
6h 48m1 stop
07:58 - 12:42IAH-ORD
4h 44m1 stop
£419Delta
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Wed, 15 May - Thu, 16 May
14:20 - 17:20ORD-IAH
3h 00mdirect
21:35 - 00:12IAH-ORD
2h 37mdirect
£439United Airlines
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Wed, 15 May - Thu, 16 May
07:10 - 13:35ORD-IAH
6h 25m1 stop
06:45 - 09:30IAH-ORD
2h 45mdirect
£446United Airlines
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Wed, 15 May - Thu, 16 May
20:23 - 23:14ORD-IAH
2h 51mdirect
08:55 - 14:20IAH-ORD
5h 25m1 stop
£453American Airlines
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Sun, 19 May - Thu, 23 May
17:50 - 20:50ORD-IAH
3h 00mdirect
21:35 - 00:13IAH-ORD
2h 38mdirect
£460United Airlines
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Sun, 19 May - Thu, 23 May
11:50 - 08:20ORD-IAH
20h 30m2 stops
14:45 - 20:55IAH-ORD
6h 10m1 stop
£463Southwest
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Wed, 15 May - Thu, 16 May
07:30 - 17:50ORD-IAH
10h 20m1 stop
05:45 - 22:35IAH-ORD
16h 50m3 stops
£492Southwest
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Wed, 15 May - Thu, 16 May
07:09 - 14:58ORD-IAH
7h 49m1 stop
09:19 - 18:17IAH-ORD
8h 58m2 stops
£656Delta
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Sun, 19 May - Thu, 23 May
08:14 - 15:39ORD-IAH
7h 25m2 stops
13:56 - 21:29IAH-ORD
7h 33m1 stop
£665American Airlines
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Sun, 19 May - Thu, 23 May
20:45 - 23:30ORD-IAH
2h 45mdirect
08:05 - 10:53IAH-ORD
2h 48mdirect
£209United Airlines
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Mon, 10 Jun - Tue, 11 Jun
21:31 - 00:15ORD-IAH
2h 44mdirect
21:35 - 00:13IAH-ORD
2h 38mdirect
£225United Airlines
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Tue, 28 May - Wed, 29 May
07:25 - 10:10ORD-IAH
2h 45mdirect
20:15 - 22:58IAH-ORD
2h 43mdirect
£230United Airlines
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Mon, 8 Jul - Tue, 9 Jul

Flights from Chicago to George Bush Intcntl - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to George Bush Intcntl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport is September, where tickets cost £155 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of tickets is £287 and £254 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 70 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Houston?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Chicago to Houston found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for £209 on United Airlines, followed by Southwest (£265). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as £78 on Delta and from £97 on United Airlines.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Chicago and Houston?

In normal times, United Airlines flies from Chicago to Houston up to 17 times per day, American Airlines up to 6 times per day, and Spirit Airlines up to 2 times per day.

How many flights are there between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 24 and 29 nonstop flights that take off from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and land in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, with an average flight time of 2h 51m. The most common departure time is 21:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 184 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Chicago to Houston take?

Direct flights take on average 2h 44m to travel the 926 miles between Chicago and Houston.

What’s the earliest departure time from Chicago to Houston?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport at 06:00 and will be landing in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport at 08:44.

What’s the latest departure time from Chicago to Houston?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport jets off at 21:37 and lands at 00:30.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Chicago to Houston

Low season

February

High season

May

Cheapest flight

£78
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago to Houston

When to book flights from Chicago to George Bush Intcntl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to George Bush Intcntl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Chicago to Houston flights

  • What are the transport options from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)?

    A very quick and convenient way to travel from the airport to the downtown area utilizing public transportation is to travel on the line 102 bus operated by Metropolitan Transit Harris County, that can have travelers from the airport to the downtown area in around 50 minutes.

  • Are there shower facilities at George Bush Intercontinental Airport?

    Travelers will find that there are shower services available in the Centurion Lounge that has a location in Terminal D. There is also an Xpress Spa Location that sits near gate A17 and offers a great menu of spa services for tired travelers.

  • Are there any hotels at George Bush Intercontinental Airport?

    The Houston Airport Marriott at George Bush Intercontinental sits right adjacent to all the terminal buildings at the airport, and passengers can access this hotel after their flight using the complementary underground tram service. This hotel also offers a free shuttle service between its property and the terminal buildings at the airport.

  • Where are the car rental providers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport?

    Because this airport offers a rental car center that operates 24h per day, it is easy to find whichever rental car company you plan on using upon your arrival. Shuttle buses run from all of the terminal buildings at the airport about every 5 minutes, and you'll see clearly marked areas at each terminal building showing where shuttle buses make their stops.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport was £98 for a one-way ticket and £262 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Houston?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Houston flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Houston?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Houston flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Houston?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Houston, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Houston?

    There are direct flights from Chicago to Houston on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Houston?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Houston.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Houston?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Houston from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Houston?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Houston with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Houston?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Houston from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Houston

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Houston to Chicago? 25% of our users found flights on this route for Houston or less round-trip.
  • When travelers are looking for a convenient way to get from the center of Chicago to the Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), a fine choice is the Blue Line train operated by the Chicago Transit Authority, that makes this trip in around 42 minutes.
  • Travelers that plan on parking their own vehicle at the Chicago O'Hare International Airport will find that this airport offers a wide variety of parking choices, including the very convenient valet option right at the main terminal building drop-off point. Travelers that are looking for a more economical parking option should choose Economy Lots G, F, or H which offer a much lower rate for parking on a daily basis.
  • For those passengers traveling with a pet or a service animal through the Chicago O'Hare International Airport, it is good to know that this airport offers six animal relief areas, with four of the areas being outside and two being inside of the airport. The two indoor locations both sit within Terminal 3.
  • For moms who are nursing and traveling from the Chicago O'Hare International Airport, you will find that this airport offers 15 different nursing rooms and lactation pods throughout the airport facilities as well as at the multi-modal facility offsite from the airport.
  • Parents that are traveling with their children through the Chicago O'Hare International Airport will to know that the airport offers a family lounge in terminal two that provides a designated space where kids can play. There is also plenty of comfortable seating as well as charging stations, plus there is stroller parking as well. During certain times of the year, you will even find live entertainment in this area.
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Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Houston?

Find which airlines fly direct from O'Hare Intl to George Bush Intcntl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Houston George Bush Intcntl

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +18 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +18 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +18 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +19 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +18 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +18 more

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Direct returns

Houston George Bush Intcntl to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +18 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +18 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +18 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +19 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +18 more

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Cheapest flights to Houston from Chicago found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Houston found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
12/7Fri
1 stopDelta
7h 43mORD-IAH
£78
20/6Thu
directUnited Airlines
2h 45mORD-IAH
£97
24/5Fri
1 stopDelta
5h 00mORD-IAH
£132
20/6Thu
1 stopSouthwest
4h 40mORD-IAH
£141
23/5Thu
directUnited Airlines
2h 53mORD-IAH
£179
20/6Thu
2 stopsSouthwest
27h 25mORD-IAH
£180
23/5Thu
1 stopDelta
7h 49mORD-IAH
£183
23/5Thu
directAmerican Airlines
2h 51mORD-IAH
£193
19/6Wed
1 stopDelta
7h 05mORD-IAH
£202
23/5Thu
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
7h 57mORD-IAH
£656

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Last minute flights from Chicago to George Bush Intcntl

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Houston that are departing in the next 10 days.
19/5Sun
multi-stopDelta
7h 49mORD-IAH
23/5Thu
multi-stopDelta
5h 20mIAH-ORD
£268
15/5Wed
multi-stopDelta
6h 48mORD-IAH
16/5Thu
multi-stopDelta
4h 44mIAH-ORD
£419
15/5Wed
directUnited Airlines
3h 00mORD-IAH
16/5Thu
directUnited Airlines
2h 37mIAH-ORD
£439
15/5Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 25mORD-IAH
16/5Thu
directUnited Airlines
2h 45mIAH-ORD
£446
19/5Sun
directAmerican Airlines
2h 51mORD-IAH
23/5Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 25mIAH-ORD
£453
19/5Sun
directUnited Airlines
3h 00mORD-IAH
23/5Thu
directUnited Airlines
2h 38mIAH-ORD
£460
15/5Wed
multi-stopSouthwest
20h 30mORD-IAH
16/5Thu
multi-stopSouthwest
6h 10mIAH-ORD
£463
15/5Wed
multi-stopSouthwest
10h 20mORD-IAH
16/5Thu
multi-stopSouthwest
16h 50mIAH-ORD
£492
19/5Sun
multi-stopDelta
7h 49mORD-IAH
23/5Thu
multi-stopDelta
8h 58mIAH-ORD
£656
19/5Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 25mORD-IAH
23/5Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 33mIAH-ORD
£665

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