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$71+ Cheap flights from Orlando (MCO) to Houston

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MCO — HOU
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Orlando to Houston are usually found in August or September, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Orlando to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Orlando (MCO) 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$107
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$71
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$188
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This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/13:43 pmMCO - IAH
Nonstop2h 45mSpirit Airlines
Mon 7/75:00 amIAH - MCO
Nonstop2h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$107
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/19:06 amMCO - IAH
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/98:48 pmIAH - MCO
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$115
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/79:06 amMCO - IAH
Nonstop2h 42mFrontier
Sun 8/108:56 pmIAH - MCO
Nonstop2h 46mFrontier
Deal found 6/12$117
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/128:00 pmMCO - HOU
Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest
Thu 8/144:55 pmHOU - MCO
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$157
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 8/126:00 amMCO - IAH
1 stop5h 49mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/132:32 pmIAH - MCO
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$177
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Fri 8/15:22 amMCO - HOU
1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/56:30 pmHOU - MCO
1 stop5h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$184
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/85:30 amMCO - HOU
1 stop4h 47mDelta
Tue 7/1510:02 amHOU - MCO
1 stop7h 37mDelta
Deal found 6/10$197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/269:00 amMCO - IAH
1 stop6h 50mDelta
Sat 8/28:10 amIAH - MCO
1 stop7h 22mDelta
Deal found 6/10$197
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/258:27 amMCO - HOU
1 stop10h 46mAllegiant Air
Fri 8/18:03 pmHOU - MCO
1 stop17h 16mAllegiant Air
Deal found 6/10$198
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/18:27 amMCO - HOU
1 stop10h 46mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/79:42 amHOU - MCO
2 stops32h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$270
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2612:36 pmMCO - HOU
1 stop7h 25mSun Country Air
Fri 11/286:25 pmHOU - MCO
1 stop23h 22mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/10$413

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Orlando to Houston that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Orlando Airport to Houston that are best for you.

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OrlandoHouston

MCO - IAH

MCOIAH

Orlando

Tue 7/1

3:43 pm-5:28 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 7/7

5:00 am-8:23 am

Nonstop2h 23m

$107

OrlandoHouston

MCO - IAH

MCOIAH

Orlando

Tue 7/1

9:06 am-11:01 am

Nonstop2h 55m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 7/9

8:48 pm-12:18 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$115

OrlandoHouston

MCO - IAH

MCOIAH

Orlando

Thu 8/7

9:06 am-10:48 am

Nonstop2h 42m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 8/10

8:56 pm-12:42 am

Nonstop2h 46m

$117

OrlandoHouston

MCO - HOU

MCOHOU

Orlando

Tue 8/12

8:00 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Houston Hobby

Thu 8/14

4:55 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$157

OrlandoHouston

MCO - IAH

MCOIAH

Orlando

Tue 8/12

6:00 am-10:49 am

1 stop5h 49m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 8/13

2:32 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$177

OrlandoHouston

MCO - HOU

MCOHOU

Orlando

Fri 8/1

5:22 am-9:40 am

1 stop5h 18m

Houston Hobby

Mon 8/4

4:25 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$184

OrlandoHouston

MCO - HOU

MCOHOU

Orlando

Tue 7/8

5:30 am-9:17 am

1 stop4h 47m

Houston Hobby

Tue 7/15

10:02 am-6:39 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$197

OrlandoHouston

MCO - IAH

MCOIAH

Orlando

Sat 7/26

9:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 8/2

8:10 am-4:32 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$197

OrlandoHouston

MCO - HOU

MCOHOU

Orlando

Fri 7/25

8:27 am-6:13 pm

1 stop10h 46m

Houston Hobby

Fri 8/1

8:03 pm-2:19 pm

1 stop17h 16m

$198

OrlandoHouston

MCO - HOU

MCOHOU

Orlando

Fri 8/1

8:27 am-6:13 pm

1 stop10h 46m

Houston Hobby

Thu 8/7

9:42 am-7:15 pm

2 stops32h 33m

$270

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The best insider tips for Orlando Airport to Houston flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Orlando Airport to Houston trip
Airlines
Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus guarantees an empty middle seat for added comfort.


Early check-in helps secure your place on often overbooked flights.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 inches more legroom, ideal for comfort.


Spirit's Saver$ Club offers rotating deals and discounts on luggage and seats.

Read more about Spirit Airlinesby Daniel Scheffler
United Airlines

Basic Economy allows a personal item only; no carry-on bags without fees.


Economy Plus offers extra legroom seats towards the front of the economy cabin.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Airports
MCO

Use MCO Reserve to pre-book a security line slot, saving time at Orlando's busy checkpoints.

Read more about MCOby Paul Rubio
IAH

Take Uber or Lyft from IAH for a quick 25-minute ride to downtown Houston.

Read more about IAHby Evie Carrick
Our travel experts
Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on Spirit Airlines

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Expert on IAH

Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who has lived in five countries and traveled to over 50, with extensive experience flying around the world. She was born in Colorado, but has spent time flying to both coasts to visit family. She writes regularly for Travel + Leisure, BuzzFeed, and SKI and recently published seven travel journals with Simon & Schuster.

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Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Expert on MCO

Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Travel journalist and photographer Paul Rubio is a Miami native (and current resident), who has lived in nine countries and traveled to 137. He is an expert in luxury travel, eco-travel, loyalty programs, hotels, airports and airlines. He is a contributing editor at AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler, LUXURY Magazine, and Palm Beach Illustrated.

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Best time to book a flight from Orlando to Houston

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Houston from Orlando with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Orlando Airport to Houston

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Orlando to Houston. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Orlando Airport to Houston is 66 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 Orlando Airport to Houston?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orlando Airport to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Orlando 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 MCO to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Orlando 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 June 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Orlando Airport to Houston in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 36% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Orlando Airport to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Orlando to Houston. Price data was last updated on December 8, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Orlando Airport to Houston flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 June 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Orlando to Houston. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
725 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Orlando to Houston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Orlando Airport to Houston round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Orlando Airport to Houston round-trip from $107. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $117, and Southwest, from $157. Spirit Airlines is 40% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Orlando Airport to Houston one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $71. Spirit Airlines flights start at $72 while deals on Southwest start at $79 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Orlando Airport to Houston?

    The cheapest flight price from Orlando Airport to Houston is $85. On average you can expect to pay $300. The most popular route, (Orlando - Houston Hobby), can usually be booked for $112.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Orlando to Houston?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Orlando 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 is the cheapest month to book a flight from Orlando Airport to Houston?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orlando Airport to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Orlando 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.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Orlando to Houston

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Orlando to Houston. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$46Average$146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$54Average$145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$162Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$177Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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