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$129+ Cheap flights from Houston to Seattle (SEA)

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HOU — SEA
Oct 11 — Oct 181
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Seattle/Tacoma Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Houston to Seattle

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) to Seattle (SEA). 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$197
(Frontier)

One-way from

$129
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$277
From Houston to Seattle/Tacoma Intl
One-way flight from Houston to Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($19 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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Cheapest flights from Houston to Seattle
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Seattle. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2410:12 pmIAH - SEA
2 stops15h 55mFrontier
Sat 11/112:58 pmSEA - IAH
1 stop8h 41mFrontier
Deal found 9/11$197
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/184:50 pmHOU - SEA
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
Sat 10/255:45 amSEA - HOU
1 stop12h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9$198
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Sat 10/184:41 pmHOU - SEA
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/2411:24 pmSEA - HOU
1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$199
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Wed 10/16:01 amIAH - SEA
1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/512:34 amSEA - IAH
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$199
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/118:28 pmIAH - SEA
Nonstop4h 47mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/1911:10 pmSEA - IAH
Nonstop4h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Tue 10/74:30 pmIAH - SEA
2 stops29h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/111:02 pmSEA - IAH
1 stop14h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 10/810:12 pmIAH - SEA
2 stops19h 04mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/151:02 pmSEA - IAH
1 stop14h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$204
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 10/157:50 amHOU - SEA
2 stops13h 25mSouthwest
Wed 10/226:15 amSEA - HOU
2 stops11h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 9/10$205
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/147:10 pmIAH - SEA
Nonstop4h 54mAlaska Airlines
Fri 11/75:20 amSEA - IAH
1 stop9h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/11$205
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/113:37 pmIAH - SEA
1 stop7h 38mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/1511:10 pmSEA - IAH
Nonstop4h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$206
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/306:44 amIAH - SEA
1 stop15h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/22:22 pmSEA - IAH
1 stop7h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$207
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/247:30 amIAH - SEA
1 stop17h 29mFrontier
Tue 9/307:00 amSEA - IAH
1 stop12h 14mFrontier
Deal found 9/11$208

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to Seattle 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Seattle that are best for you.

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HoustonSeattle

HOU - SEA

HOUSEA

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/15

7:50 am-7:15 pm

2 stops13h 25m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 10/22

6:15 am-7:20 pm

2 stops11h 05m

$205

HoustonSeattle

IAH - SEA

IAHSEA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 10/8

8:25 am-3:32 pm

1 stop9h 07m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 10/9

4:35 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

$206

HoustonSeattle

IAH - SEA

IAHSEA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 10/7

5:38 am-12:02 pm

1 stop8h 24m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 10/11

7:05 am-1:33 pm

Nonstop4h 28m

$220

HoustonSeattle

HOU - SEA

HOUSEA

Houston Hobby

Sat 11/1

6:00 am-2:01 pm

1 stop10h 01m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 11/3

11:10 pm-9:18 am

1 stop8h 08m

$232

HoustonSeattle

IAH - SEA

IAHSEA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 10/14

7:10 pm-10:04 pm

Nonstop4h 54m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 11/5

8:00 am-4:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$234

HoustonSeattle

IAH - SEA

IAHSEA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 11/5

8:30 am-1:54 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 11/10

11:59 pm-6:14 am

Nonstop4h 15m

$236

HoustonSeattle

IAH - SEA

IAHSEA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 10/4

11:14 am-5:53 pm

1 stop8h 39m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 10/6

11:10 pm-5:26 am

Nonstop4h 16m

$236

HoustonSeattle

IAH - SEA

IAHSEA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 10/15

7:00 am-2:44 pm

1 stop9h 44m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 11/8

7:25 am-11:59 pm

2 stops14h 34m

$238

HoustonSeattle

IAH - SEA

IAHSEA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 10/17

7:10 pm-10:04 pm

Nonstop4h 54m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 11/10

5:30 pm-11:52 pm

Nonstop4h 22m

$240

HoustonSeattle

IAH - SEA

IAHSEA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 10/17

7:10 pm-10:04 pm

Nonstop4h 54m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 11/9

11:59 am-6:26 pm

Nonstop4h 27m

$240

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Seattle

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to Seattle

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Seattle. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Houston to Seattle may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 82 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Seattle (average of $238). Flying from Houston to Seattle in June is currently the most expensive (average of $388). 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 HOU to SEA?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to Seattle. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Houston to Seattle in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 25% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Seattle

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Seattle. 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 Seattle. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and United Airlines from Houston to Seattle by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

MFR - SEA

Great smooth flight. Was hour and half late though. Don't know why

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

MFR - SEA

Great smooth flight. Was hour and half late though. Don't know why

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

MFR - SEA

Great smooth flight. Was hour and half late though. Don't know why

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

MFR - SEA

Great smooth flight. Was hour and half late though. Don't know why

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

MFR - SEA

Great smooth flight. Was hour and half late though. Don't know why

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

MFR - SEA

Great smooth flight. Was hour and half late though. Don't know why

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to Seattle. 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 into for flights to Seattle from Houston?

    Most people fly into Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) if they book a flight to Seattle from Houston. On average, Seattle/Tacoma Intl has 1 inbound flight from Houston per day from 8 airlines. Seattle/Tacoma Intl is conveniently located just 11.4 mi from Seattle’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Houston to Seattle?

    Departing from Houston to Seattle will take you 9h 07m. The distance from Houston to Seattle is about 1871 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $107, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Houston to Seattle and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $128 and $138, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 71% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $129 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Hawaiian Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Delta, with prices starting from $132 and $132, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Seattle?

    While on average a flight from Houston to Seattle is generally $627, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $207. When looking at the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Seattle/Tacoma Intl), you can expect to pay $163 for that flight.

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

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

    If you're on a layover in Dallas and looking for things to do, consider visiting American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, or Dos Equis Pavilion. American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, and Dos Equis Pavilion can be accessed by traveling approximately 15.0 mi, 15.5 mi, and 18.3 mi, respectively from Dallas/Fort Worth. Travelers can rent a car at Dallas/Fort Worth for an average daily rate of $50 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Seattle (average of $238). Flying from Houston to Seattle in June is currently the most expensive (average of $388). 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 Houston to Seattle

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Houston to Seattle. 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$107Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$128Average$233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$185Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$187Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$225Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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