How long is the flight from Miami to Houston?

Departing from Miami to Houston will take you 3h. Miami and Houston are separated by a distance of 953 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Miami to Houston round-trip?

Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Houston, with prices starting at $59. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $72 and $107, respectively. Frontier is currently priced 67% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Miami to Houston?

The best time to book flights from Miami to Houston is 81 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Miami to Houston?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Miami to Houston (average of $39). Flying from Miami to Houston in July is currently the most expensive (average of $92). 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 day to fly from Miami to Houston?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Miami to Houston flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston ranges from 3.2 - 5.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Miami to Houston?

The cheapest flight price from Miami to Houston is $210. On average you can expect to pay $342. The most popular route, (Miami - Houston Hobby), can usually be booked for $61.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Miami to Houston?

When booking a flight from Miami to Houston, you may want to consider flying on Spirit Airlines, American Airlines or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MIA to HOU?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 33% on flights from Miami to Houston by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Miami to Houston?

Miami (MIA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Miami to Houston. You should not have trouble finding flights to Houston from Miami; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Houston per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights from the Miami airport to Houston. It is only a 6.1 mi journey to Miami (MIA) from Miami’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Miami to Houston that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Miami to Houston flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Miami to Houston?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Miami to Houston.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Miami to Houston?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Miami to Houston by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

What airports serve Miami to Houston flights?

Airports serving flights from Miami to Houston include Miami International Airport or you could fly out of Fort Lauderdale that isn’t far away. Then you’ll land at either George Bush Intercontinental Airport or William P. Hobby Airport in Houston. Most of these flights will have a stopover along the way, but there are some direct flights available too. The main airport serving the city of Houston in Texas is George Bush Intercontinental Airport. It’s 23 miles from downtown Houston though. Once you land at this airport, you’ll find many routes that are easy to access which will take you into the city. This is the 15th busiest airport in the United States. It has five runways and 10,000 acres of land. The other major airport in the area is William P. Hobby Airport. This one is heavily trafficked by Southwest Airlines which houses an international terminal at the airport. There are four runways serving flights for many major airlines.

Which airlines fly directly from Miami to Houston?

Non-stop flights for this route are offered by United and American Airlines who fly from Miami International Airport into George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The flight lasts for about 2h 50m. There are also a few direct flights offered by Southwest Airlines that go from Fort Lauderdale, not far away from Miami, to Houston Hobby Airport. The flight takes between 2h 40m and 3h.

What are the stopover options between Miami to Houston?

You’ll have plenty to choose from if you want to book a flight that has a stop on this route. You’ll find stops in Dallas on American Airlines. Delta stops off in Atlanta. There are a couple of flights with Delta that will go through Detroit. Most of the stopovers aren’t that long. You’ll find the longest travel time is just over eight hours.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Miami to Houston?

There is no need for either a visa or passport for this trip. This is a domestic flight requiring only a valid form of photo identification.

$43+ Flights from Miami to Houston

Wed 12/35:02 pmMIA - IAH

Nonstop3h 03mSpirit Airlines

Tue 2/38:30 amIAH - MIA

Nonstop2h 26mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 11/11

$80

Sat 12/2010:32 amMIA - IAH

Nonstop3h 27mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/54:10 pmIAH - MIA

Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/11

$84

Sat 12/2010:32 amMIA - IAH

Nonstop3h 27mFrontier

Mon 1/57:55 pmIAH - MIA

1 stop27h 37mFrontier

Deal found 11/11

$92

Sat 12/65:25 pmMIA - HOU

Nonstop3h 00mSouthwest

Mon 12/82:00 pmHOU - MIA

1 stop4h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 11/11

$169

Wed 2/189:53 pmMIA - IAH

Nonstop3h 06mSpirit Airlines

Thu 2/195:24 pmIAH - MIA

Nonstop2h 27mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 11/12

$98

Sat 2/76:00 amMIA - HOU

1 stop5h 21mDelta

Wed 2/115:04 pmHOU - MIA

1 stop6h 47mDelta

Deal found 11/12

$196

Sat 12/68:09 pmMIA - IAH

1 stop21h 59mFrontier

Thu 12/115:02 pmIAH - MIA

1 stop6h 44mFrontier

Deal found 11/11

$110

Wed 12/172:10 pmMIA - IAH

Nonstop2h 58mMultiple Airlines

Sat 12/206:19 pmIAH - MIA

1 stop26h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/13

$118

Thu 2/267:05 amMIA - IAH

1 stop8h 19mSpirit Airlines

Tue 3/245:23 pmIAH - MIA

Nonstop2h 27mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 11/12

$114

Tue 12/235:30 amMIA - IAH

1 stop12h 35mFrontier

Tue 12/3010:32 amIAH - MIA

Nonstop2h 31mFrontier

Deal found 11/11

$120

Thu 1/85:01 amMIA - IAH

1 stop18h 26mFrontier

Sun 1/119:22 amIAH - MIA

1 stop5h 41mFrontier

Deal found 11/13

$124

Fri 12/1212:10 pmMIA - IAH

1 stop10h 38mFrontier

Mon 12/156:09 pmIAH - MIA

1 stop22h 46mFrontier

Deal found 11/13

$128

Thu 12/41:45 pmMIA - HOU

1 stop8h 15mSouthwest

Sun 12/78:05 pmHOU - MIA

Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 11/11

$173

Sat 1/176:00 amMIA - HOU

1 stop5h 21mDelta

Sat 1/315:04 pmHOU - MIA

1 stop6h 47mDelta

Deal found 11/11

$197

Tue 12/91:05 pmMIA - HOU

1 stop7h 55mSouthwest

Tue 12/162:00 pmHOU - MIA

1 stop4h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 11/11

$183

Thu 11/274:52 pmMIA - HOU

1 stop7h 15mDelta

Tue 12/22:32 pmHOU - MIA

1 stop6h 42mDelta

Deal found 11/10

$198

Fri 12/59:30 amMIA - HOU

1 stop6h 45mSouthwest

Mon 12/82:00 pmHOU - MIA

1 stop4h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 11/11

$194

Thu 1/812:00 pmMIA - HOU

1 stop6h 45mSouthwest

Sun 1/117:50 amHOU - MIA

1 stop7h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 11/13

$204

Round-trip from	$78 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$43 (Priceline)
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$198

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$59	Average$137	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$72	Average$162	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Southwest	Cheapest$107	Average$220	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$107	Average$244	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$118	Average$282	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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