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$99+ Cheap flights from Portland (PDX) to Houston

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PDX — HOU
May 17 — May 241
Sat 5/17
Sat 5/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Portland to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PDX) 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 May 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$190
(Priceline)

One-way from

$99
(Hawaiian Airlines)

Popular in

December

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January

Average price

$333
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Cheapest flights from Portland to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 12, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/41:37 pmPDX - IAH
1 stop7h 49mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/96:36 amIAH - PDX
1 stop8h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/12$190
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Fri 9/510:33 amPDX - IAH
Nonstop4h 21mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 9/75:59 pmIAH - PDX
Nonstop4h 26mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 5/10$195
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2110:33 amPDX - IAH
Nonstop4h 21mAlaska Airlines
Mon 8/255:59 pmIAH - PDX
Nonstop4h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/12$197
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/161:45 pmPDX - IAH
1 stop6h 26mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/217:55 pmIAH - PDX
Nonstop4h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$203
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Wed 6/45:40 pmPDX - IAH
1 stop9h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/79:59 pmIAH - PDX
1 stop14h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$207
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/146:37 amPDX - IAH
1 stop26h 01mFrontier
Wed 5/289:05 pmIAH - PDX
1 stop29h 12mFrontier
Deal found 5/11$210
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Thu 8/213:22 pmPDX - IAH
1 stop6h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/264:56 pmIAH - PDX
1 stop8h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/12$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/229:45 pmPDX - HOU
1 stop9h 31mDelta
Mon 8/251:00 pmHOU - PDX
1 stop11h 20mDelta
Deal found 5/12$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/219:10 amPDX - IAH
2 stops10h 30mDelta
Mon 8/254:00 pmIAH - PDX
1 stop8h 18mDelta
Deal found 5/12$222
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Fri 9/511:59 pmPDX - HOU
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/76:41 pmHOU - PDX
1 stop6h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$257
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/65:45 amPDX - HOU
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Mon 11/105:10 amHOU - PDX
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 5/12$307
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/1911:59 pmPDX - HOU
1 stop15h 31mSun Country Air
Sun 6/226:24 pmHOU - PDX
1 stop30h 22mSun Country Air
Deal found 5/11$345

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland 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 May 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Houston that are best for you.

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PortlandHouston

PDX - IAH

PDXIAH

Portland

Wed 6/4

1:37 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 6/9

6:36 am-12:42 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$190

PortlandHouston

PDX - IAH

PDXIAH

Portland

Fri 9/5

10:33 am-4:54 pm

Nonstop4h 21m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 9/7

5:59 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop4h 26m

$195

PortlandHouston

PDX - IAH

PDXIAH

Portland

Thu 8/21

10:33 am-4:54 pm

Nonstop4h 21m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 8/25

5:59 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop4h 26m

$197

PortlandHouston

PDX - IAH

PDXIAH

Portland

Thu 10/16

1:45 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 10/21

7:55 pm-10:23 pm

Nonstop4h 28m

$203

PortlandHouston

PDX - IAH

PDXIAH

Portland

Wed 6/4

5:40 pm-5:31 am

1 stop9h 51m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 6/7

9:59 pm-10:15 am

1 stop14h 16m

$207

PortlandHouston

PDX - IAH

PDXIAH

Portland

Thu 8/21

3:22 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 8/26

4:56 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$217

PortlandHouston

PDX - HOU

PDXHOU

Portland

Fri 8/22

9:45 pm-9:16 am

1 stop9h 31m

Houston Hobby

Mon 8/25

1:00 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop11h 20m

$217

PortlandHouston

PDX - IAH

PDXIAH

Portland

Wed 5/28

6:35 am-10:23 am

1 stop25h 48m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 6/2

9:22 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop27h 59m

$220

PortlandHouston

PDX - IAH

PDXIAH

Portland

Thu 8/21

9:10 am-9:40 pm

2 stops10h 30m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 8/25

4:00 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$222

PortlandHouston

PDX - HOU

PDXHOU

Portland

Fri 9/5

11:59 pm-9:48 am

1 stop7h 49m

Houston Hobby

Sun 9/7

6:41 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$257

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The best insider tips for Portland to Houston flights

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PDX

PDX offers Express Lanes for expedited security, accessible with first/business class tickets or elite status, saving time during busy periods.

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IAH

For a quick ride to downtown Houston, Uber or Lyft are recommended from IAH, taking about 25 minutes.

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Best time to book a flight from Portland to Houston

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Houston from Portland with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Portland to Houston

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

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

Booking 15 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Portland to Houston. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Portland 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 May 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Portland to Houston in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Portland to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Portland to Houston. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland to Houston flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon 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 May 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Portland to Houston to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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
4,290 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,431 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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
8,724 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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 Portland to Houston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Portland to Houston?

    Most people fly from Portland (PDX) if they book a flight from Portland to Houston. On average, Portland has 0 outbound flights to Houston per day from 8 airlines. Portland is conveniently located just 6.0 mi from Portland’s city center.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Portland to Houston round-trip from $190. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Hawaiian Airlines, from $195, and Alaska Airlines, from $197. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 50% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Hawaiian Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $99. Users have also found prices from $100 and $102 on Frontier and Spirit Airlines, respectively.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Portland to Houston?

    Most of the time, Portland to Houston flights that have layovers will stop in Denver.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Denver?

    If you're on a layover in Denver and looking for things to do, consider visiting Coors Field, Paramount Theatre, or Larimer Square. Travelers on a layover in Denver can visit Coors Field, Paramount Theatre, and Larimer Square, by traveling 18.4 mi, 18.6 mi, and 18.9 mi, respectively after landing at Denver Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Denver Intl for about $43 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Portland to Houston flights?

    The least popular layover on flights from Portland to Houston is Dallas.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland 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 Portland to Houston?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Portland 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 8 airlines flying from Portland to Houston

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Portland 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 May 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$67Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$98Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$112Average$184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$128Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$234Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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