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$68+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Houston
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ORD — HOU
Jul 14 — Jul 211
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Houston (HO1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 9, 2025.
Round-trip from | $130 (Cheapflightsfares) |
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One-way from | $68 (FlightHub) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $213 |
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 9, 2025.
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Fri 8/86:30 amORD - IAH
Nonstop2h 50mFrontier
Sun 8/1010:05 amIAH - ORD
Nonstop2h 44mFrontier
Deal found 7/7![Frontier logo]()
$130
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/276:00 amORD - IAH
1 stop9h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/46:20 amIAH - ORD
Nonstop2h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/7![American Airlines logo]()
$133
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Thu 8/710:00 amORD - IAH
1 stop9h 19mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/1410:05 amIAH - ORD
Nonstop2h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$134
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Fri 8/85:49 pmORD - IAH
1 stop5h 05mSpirit Airlines
Fri 8/155:02 pmIAH - ORD
Nonstop2h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/9![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$135
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Fri 9/511:25 amORD - HOU
2 stops8h 50mSouthwest
Tue 9/92:30 pmHOU - ORD
2 stops8h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 7/8![Southwest logo]()
$136
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Wed 8/65:35 amORD - HOU
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Tue 8/269:57 amHOU - ORD
1 stop6h 31mDelta
Deal found 7/9![Delta logo]()
$217
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ORD - IAH
ORDIAH
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 8/8
6:30 am-9:20 am
Nonstop2h 50m
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Sun 8/10
10:05 am-12:49 pm
Nonstop2h 44m
$130
ChicagoHouston
ORD - IAH
ORDIAH
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 9/27
6:00 am-3:49 pm
1 stop9h 49m
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Sat 10/4
6:20 am-8:59 am
Nonstop2h 39m
$133
ChicagoHouston
ORD - IAH
ORDIAH
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 8/7
10:00 am-7:19 pm
1 stop9h 19m
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Thu 8/14
10:05 am-12:49 pm
Nonstop2h 44m
$134
ChicagoHouston
ORD - IAH
ORDIAH
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 8/8
5:49 pm-10:54 pm
1 stop5h 05m
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Fri 8/15
5:02 pm-7:42 pm
Nonstop2h 40m
$135
ChicagoHouston
ORD - HOU
ORDHOU
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 9/5
11:25 am-8:15 pm
2 stops8h 50m
Houston Hobby
Tue 9/9
2:30 pm-11:05 pm
2 stops8h 35m
$136
ChicagoHouston
ORD - HOU
ORDHOU
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 8/6
5:35 am-12:10 pm
1 stop6h 35m
Houston Hobby
Tue 8/26
9:57 am-4:28 pm
1 stop6h 31m
$217
ChicagoHouston
ORD - IAH
ORDIAH
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 8/6
4:37 pm-7:25 pm
Nonstop2h 48m
$68
ChicagoHouston
ORD - IAH
ORDIAH
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 8/1
6:30 am-9:20 am
Nonstop2h 50m
$70
ChicagoHouston
ORD - HOU
ORDHOU
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 10/3
1:50 pm-7:55 pm
1 stop6h 05m
$70
ChicagoHouston
ORD - IAH
ORDIAH
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 9/14
6:45 am-9:24 am
Nonstop2h 39m
$72
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from O'Hare Intl to Houston. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston, you should look to book at least 65 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ORD to HOU?
Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 9, 2025.
When flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 15% versus a flight in the afternoon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from O'Hare Intl to Houston. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Reviews of airlines servicing Houston
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Houston. Reviews last updated July 9, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.6
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentIla,Mar 2025
HOU - DAL
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.6
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentIla,Mar 2025
HOU - DAL
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.6
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentIla,Mar 2025
HOU - DAL
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.6
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentIla,Mar 2025
HOU - DAL
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.6
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentIla,Mar 2025
HOU - DAL
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.6
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentIla,Mar 2025
HOU - DAL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$59 | Average$147 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$71 | Average$165 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$157 | Average$262 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$165 | Average$376 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$225 | Average$362 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |