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$67+ Cheap flights from St. Louis (STL) to Houston

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — HOU
mar. 13 — mar. 201
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lambert-St Louis to Houston are usually found in September or August, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/1111:32 am
STL
-
IAH
2 stops11h 48m
Multiple Airlines
dom. 3/1510:56 pm
IAH
-
STL
1 stop10h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$267
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 4/48:16 pm
STL
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IAH
2 stops12h 22m
Multiple Airlines
jue. 4/95:15 am
IAH
-
STL
1 stop5h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$268
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 4/68:41 am
STL
-
IAH
1 stop11h 59m
Frontier
mar. 4/712:46 pm
IAH
-
STL
1 stop10h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$270
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/84:54 pm
STL
-
IAH
2 stops14h 35m
Frontier
jue. 4/910:56 pm
IAH
-
STL
1 stop10h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$274
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
mar. 3/108:50 pm
STL
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 15m
Southwest
mar. 3/1710:40 am
HOU
-
STL
Nonstop2h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 2/10$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/106:00 am
STL
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 20m
United Airlines
mar. 3/177:20 am
IAH
-
STL
Nonstop2h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
vie. 4/1012:27 pm
STL
-
IAH
1 stop6h 52m
American Airlines
sáb. 4/1110:50 am
IAH
-
STL
1 stop8h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/8$278
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 3/78:12 pm
STL
-
IAH
1 stop11h 46m
Frontier
dom. 3/159:16 pm
IAH
-
STL
1 stop9h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 2/8$279
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
jue. 3/510:11 pm
STL
-
IAH
1 stop20h 14m
Frontier
lun. 3/99:15 pm
IAH
-
STL
1 stop26h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9$280
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
vie. 2/271:59 pm
STL
-
IAH
1 stop10h 34m
Frontier
sáb. 3/79:03 pm
IAH
-
STL
1 stop22h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$281
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 2/2610:11 pm
STL
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IAH
2 stops11h 25m
Multiple Airlines
dom. 3/19:16 am
IAH
-
STL
1 stop21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$282
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/74:54 pm
STL
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IAH
2 stops17h 30m
Multiple Airlines
vie. 4/104:30 pm
IAH
-
STL
1 stop7h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$284

Find flight deals from St. Louis to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from St. Louis (STL) 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 febrero 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$267
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$67
(Trip.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$434
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Customize your flight search to find flights from St. Louis 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 febrero 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from St. Louis to Houston that are best for you.

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St. Louis

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Houston

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisHouston

STL - HOU

STLHOU

Lambert-St Louis

mié. 3/25

5:15 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Houston Hobby

mié. 4/1

8:45 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$277

St. LouisHouston

STL - HOU

STLHOU

Lambert-St Louis

mar. 3/31

5:15 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Houston Hobby

mar. 4/7

4:00 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$277

St. LouisHouston

STL - HOU

STLHOU

Lambert-St Louis

mar. 3/17

8:50 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Houston Hobby

mar. 3/24

6:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop5h 30m

$287

St. LouisHouston

STL - HOU

STLHOU

Lambert-St Louis

mar. 3/10

6:00 pm-12:05 am

1 stop6h 05m

Houston Hobby

mar. 3/17

4:20 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop3h 35m

$292

St. LouisHouston

STL - HOU

STLHOU

Lambert-St Louis

mar. 5/19

5:15 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Houston Hobby

mié. 5/20

1:16 pm-5:46 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$297

St. LouisHouston

STL - IAH

STLIAH

Lambert-St Louis

mar. 4/28

6:00 am-8:19 am

Nonstop2h 19m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

sáb. 5/2

7:25 am-9:30 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$297

St. LouisHouston

STL - IAH

STLIAH

Lambert-St Louis

vie. 3/6

6:00 am-8:20 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mar. 3/10

7:20 am-9:21 am

Nonstop2h 01m

$297

St. LouisHouston

STL - HOU

STLHOU

Lambert-St Louis

mar. 4/28

5:15 am-7:30 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Houston Hobby

sáb. 5/2

7:35 am-9:35 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$297

St. LouisHouston

STL - HOU

STLHOU

Lambert-St Louis

vie. 3/20

4:25 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Houston Hobby

mar. 3/24

7:40 am-9:35 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$307

St. LouisHouston

STL - HOU

STLHOU

Lambert-St Louis

mié. 4/1

2:25 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops6h 10m

Houston Hobby

lun. 4/6

9:30 am-11:30 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$312

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from St. Louis to Houston in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on St. Louis-Houston flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on St. Louis-Houston flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from St. Louis-Houston flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on St. Louis-Houston flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for St. Louis-Houston flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from St. Louis to Houston

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Everything you need to know about your flight from St. Louis to Houston

How far ahead should I book a flight from St. Louis to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from St. Louis to Houston. Price data was last updated on February 6, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from St. Louis to Houston, you should look to book at least 54 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 St. Louis to Houston?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Houston (average of $109). Flying from St. Louis to Houston in February is currently the most expensive (average of $249). 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 STL to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from St. Louis 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 febrero 11, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from St. Louis to Houston in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 33% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from St. Louis to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Houston. Price data was last updated on February 7, 2026.

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

The best insider tips for St. Louis to Houston flights

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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Expert on IAH

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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Taryn White

Expert on STL

Taryn White is a freelance travel writer, digital creator, and travel advisor who has visited nearly 100 countries and all 50 states. She’s familiar with many airports and enjoys beach hopping, boutique hotels, spa experiences, and exploring local culture. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, National Geographic, Smithsonian Magazine, AFAR, and more.

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Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Expert on HOU

Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Scott is a frequent contributor to Fodor’s Travel Guide, Conde Nast Traveler, TravelAge West, and TravelPulse. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Alaska Pacific University and a Master of Science in Airline Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and has worked in the airline and hotel industries and as a travel consultant.

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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 febrero 11, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from St. Louis to Houston by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,273 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,265 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,444 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,052 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from St. Louis to Houston?

    For a flight from St. Louis to Houston, you will be flying from Lambert-St Louis. Lambert-St Louis (STL) is just 12.7 mi from the center of the city. Lambert-St Louis is the only St. Louis airport and it handles 2 outbound flights to Houston per day. 5 airlines have flights to Houston from Lambert-St Louis on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from St. Louis to Houston?

    There are many flights that can get you from St. Louis to Houston in 2h 19m. Fly via Southwest or United Airlines to get the fastest option. St. Louis and Houston are separated by a distance of 668 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from St. Louis to Houston round-trip?

    Currently priced at $108, Spirit Airlines will fly you from St. Louis to Houston and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $128 and $131, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 68% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from St. Louis 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 $61. United Airlines flights start at $95 while deals on Southwest start at $135 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from St. Louis to Houston?

    The cheapest flight price from St. Louis to Houston is $156. On average you can expect to pay $341. The most popular route, (Lambert-St Louis - Houston Hobby), can usually be booked for $189.

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to Houston that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from St. Louis to Houston?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from St. Louis to Houston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Houston?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Houston (average of $109). Flying from St. Louis to Houston in February is currently the most expensive (average of $249). 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 St. Louis to Houston

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from St. Louis 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 febrero 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$108Average$202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$128Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$131Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$167Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$177Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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