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How much do flights to Houston cost?
Getting from Houston airports to the city center
Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: METRO bus routes.
How to get from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Houston?
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
60-90 min | $1.25; exact fare required | every 30–60 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
30-60 min | $55 – $80; metered; varies by traffic | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
30-60 min | $35 – $70; surge pricing may apply | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based booking | |
30-55 min | $70 – $120; pre-booked; fixed rate | by reservation (traffic dependent) | groups and families |
How to get from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Houston?
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
40-60 min | $1.25; exact fare required | every 20–40 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
20-40 min | $30 – $50; metered; varies by traffic | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
20-40 min | $20 – $45; surge pricing may apply | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based booking | |
20-40 min | $40 – $100; per day; varies by provider | on-demand (traffic dependent) | flexibility and exploration |
Notes:
- Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- Houston does not have direct rail service from airports to downtown; all transfers are road-based.
- METRO buses require exact fare; consider purchasing a METRO Q Fare Card for convenience.
- Ride-hailing pickup zones are designated at both airports; follow signage upon arrival.
- Traffic on I-45 and US-59 can significantly affect journey times, especially during rush hours.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Houston
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Chicago to Houston in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 31.08 | Tue 01.09 | Wed 02.09 | Thu 03.09 | Fri 04.09 | Sat 05.09 | Sun 06.09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | 12 | --- | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 13 total | Daily flights: 1.86 average | Most flights: Saturday 12 flights |
| Airline | Mon 07.09 | Tue 08.09 | Wed 09.09 | Thu 10.09 | Fri 11.09 | Sat 12.09 | Sun 13.09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | 7 | 12 | --- | --- | 12 | --- | |
| --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 37 total | Daily flights: 5.29 average | Most flights: Wednesday 12 flights |
| Airline | Mon 14.09 | Tue 15.09 | Wed 16.09 | Thu 17.09 | Fri 18.09 | Sat 19.09 | Sun 20.09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | 12 | 11 | --- | --- | 12 | --- | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 42 total | Daily flights: 6 average | Most flights: Tuesday 12 flights |
| Airline | Mon 21.09 | Tue 22.09 | Wed 23.09 | Thu 24.09 | Fri 25.09 | Sat 26.09 | Sun 27.09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 7 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 72 total | Daily flights: 10.29 average | Most flights: Tuesday 12 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Chicago to Houston
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
| Porter Airlines | POE | PD | No |
| Volaris | VOI | Y4 | No |
| Air Canada | ACA | AC | Yes |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Houston
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 16°C | 8°C |
| February | 18°C | 10°C |
| March | 22°C | 13°C |
| April | 26°C | 17°C |
| May | 29°C | 21°C |
| June | 33°C | 24°C |
| July | 33°C | 25°C |
| August | 34°C | 25°C |
| September | 31°C | 23°C |
| October | 28°C | 18°C |
| November | 22°C | 13°C |
| December | 18°C | 10°C |
14 day forecast
Houston travel tips
Stock up with top notch brands at Houston Galleria
Go to 5085 Westheimer Road with the aim of shopping at Houston Galleria. It hosts high-end retailers like Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Tiffany & Co. and Valentino.
Purchase useful and reasonable souvenirs at Republic Boot Co. in Houston
Republic Boot Co., located on 4222 San Felipe Street in Houston, offers you to forget about silly and useless souvenirs. Take home a pair of crafted by hand cowboy boots. They use only high-quality leather and these boots will serve you years and years. The king of westerns John Wayne also bought a pair here.
The list of books at Brazos Bookstore in Houston never ends
Head to 2421 Bissonnet Street in Houston and you are unlikely to leave with empty hands. History, gardening, bibles, comics, crafts, and many others. This store has a book on every single theme.
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