Cheap flights to Houston
For travelers planning a visit to Houston, two main air hubs are open: George Bush Intercontinental Airport, located 25 kilometers from the center, and William P. Hobby Airport. An extensive route network connects the city with dozens of destinations, among which flights from Dallas (553 flights per week), New York (506 flights), and Chicago are in the highest demand. Detailed information on transport accessibility can be found in the how to get there section.
Air service to the largest city in Texas is provided by 60 different airlines, ensuring a wide range of flight options. The leading carriers by the number of flights are United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and American Airlines. Below on the page are cards for popular departure cities with a search form that will help you find the best route and check the current weather forecast before departure.

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Raleigh — Houston
Flight insights to Houston
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Houston — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Houston come from Dallas, New York City and Chicago. Dallas leads with around 553 flights a week.
- Dallas553 flights/week
- New York City506 flights/week
- Chicago343 flights/week
- Los Angeles322 flights/week
- Atlanta296 flights/week
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Houston depart from United States, Mexico and Canada. United States alone accounts for about 86% of all direct routes.
- United Statesavg $104
- Mexicoavg $176
- Canadaavg $164
- El Salvadoravg $138
- United Kingdomavg $421
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Houston range from Atlanta at $30 to New York City at $107 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Dallasfrom $74
- New York Cityfrom $107
- Chicagofrom $70
- Los Angelesfrom $64
- Atlantafrom $30
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Houston from right now are Atlanta from $30, Las Vegas from $46 and Denver from $48.
Popular departure cities to Houston
Frequently asked questions
- Which cities have the most flights to Houston?
- The largest number of scheduled flights to Houston arrives from Dallas (553 flights per week), New York (506 flights), Chicago (343 flights), and Los Angeles (322 flights). Active air connections are also maintained with Atlanta and Washington.
- How many airlines fly to Houston?
- 60 airlines operate flights to this destination. The largest carriers are United Airlines, which operates more than 6,800 flights per week, as well as Spirit Airlines and American Airlines.
- Which airports receive flights to Houston?
- Passengers are served by two main air hubs: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), located 25 km from the city center, and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), located closer to the center—just 15 km away.
- From how many cities can you fly to Houston?
- The current top route network includes 15 key cities providing a steady flow of flights. Among them, US metropolises predominate, as well as popular international destinations such as Mexico City and Cancun.
- How to find cheap tickets to Houston?
- To save money, consider flights from low-cost airlines, such as Spirit Airlines or Frontier Airlines. It is also recommended to compare flight costs to both city airports and book tickets in advance of your planned departure date.