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$79+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Hobby (HOU)

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 1/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — HOU
Jan 25 — Feb 11
Sun 1/25
Sun 2/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Hobby
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This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 12/311:45 pmORD - HOU
2 stops6h 05mSouthwest
Tue 1/62:00 pmHOU - ORD
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 12/24$372
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 12/316:15 pmMDW - HOU
1 stop4h 45mSouthwest
Fri 1/22:35 pmHOU - MDW
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/24$523
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 12/245:15 pmMDW - HOU
Nonstop2h 45mSouthwest
Wed 12/313:00 pmHOU - MDW
1 stop4h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 12/23$551
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Mon 12/295:00 amMDW - HOU
Nonstop2h 50mSouthwest
Thu 1/15:40 amHOU - MDW
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/25$559
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 12/242:15 pmORD - HOU
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Wed 12/316:00 amHOU - ORD
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 12/24$561
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 12/266:52 pmORD - HOU
1 stop4h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/314:55 pmHOU - ORD
1 stop5h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/25$574
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Sun 12/281:00 pmORD - HOU
1 stop8h 40mSouthwest
Wed 1/76:30 amHOU - ORD
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/24$584
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 12/256:55 amMDW - HOU
Nonstop2h 40mSouthwest
Wed 12/317:45 pmHOU - MDW
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/24$584
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 12/252:15 pmORD - HOU
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Wed 12/316:00 amHOU - ORD
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 12/24$604
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Sun 12/283:05 pmORD - HOU
2 stops18h 05mSouthwest
Wed 12/316:00 amHOU - ORD
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 12/24$615
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 12/274:25 pmORD - HOU
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Thu 1/16:20 amHOU - ORD
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/24$631

Find flight deals from Chicago to Hobby

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Hobby (HOU). 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 December 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$157
(Southwest)

One-way from

$79
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$258

Good round-trip deal

$299 or less

Good one-way deal

$124 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Hobby 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 December 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Chicago

Fly to

Hobby

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/23

5:55 am-8:50 am

Nonstop2h 55m

Houston Hobby

Tue 3/3

8:30 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$177

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/20

7:55 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

Houston Hobby

Thu 1/29

8:30 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$177

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/7

2:59 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Houston Hobby

Sat 2/14

5:35 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$197

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/18

1:45 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Houston Hobby

Sat 2/14

5:35 am-12:15 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$197

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/22

6:15 am-9:15 am

Nonstop3h 00m

Houston Hobby

Tue 1/27

6:40 am-9:05 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$197

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/17

7:35 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Houston Hobby

Sun 1/18

5:40 am-9:30 am

1 stop3h 50m

$202

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/19

5:25 am-12:20 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Houston Hobby

Tue 2/24

10:50 am-4:51 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$207

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/24

3:24 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Houston Hobby

Mon 1/26

5:04 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$207

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/22

9:55 am-4:10 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Houston Hobby

Mon 1/26

5:04 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$217

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/19

10:49 am-4:28 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Houston Hobby

Mon 2/23

5:19 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$217

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/24

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Hobby

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Hobby in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Chicago-Houston Hobby Airport flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Houston Hobby Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Houston Hobby Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Houston Hobby Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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 Chicago-Houston Hobby Airport 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 Chicago to Hobby

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Hobby from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Hobby. Price data was last updated on December 19, 2025.

Booking 73 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport. 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 Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport (average of $66). Flying from Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $132). 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 CHI to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Hobby. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 26, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% on flights from Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Hobby. Price data was last updated on December 20, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport?

How often are flights from Chicago to Houston delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between Chicago and Houston have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 115 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to Houston flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to Houston flights?

Over the last year, Southwest have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport trip
Airports
MDW

Use the Orange Line train for a quick, affordable trip to MDW, taking less than 30 minutes to reach the city center.

Read more about MDWBy Ramsey Qubein
HOU

For easy navigation, use a map app with real-time traffic info to avoid I-45 congestion when arriving at HOU.

Read more about HOUBy Scott Laird
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Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Expert on HOU

Scott Laird

Scott Laird

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 Hobby

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hobby. 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 Hobby. Reviews last updated December 26, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport, such as Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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
4,258 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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
9,115 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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
11,061 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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
8,204 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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
5.8
Fair
3,070 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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

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

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport?

    A quick flight from Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport can take about 2h 55m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $177. The distance between Chicago and Houston Hobby Airport is about 938 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Frontier, at $66, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. Frontier is priced at 69% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $49 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $50 and $75, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Hobby that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Hobby?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Hobby?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Hobby 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 Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport (average of $66). Flying from Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $132). 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 Chicago to Hobby

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Hobby. 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 December 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$70Average$174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$78Average$176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$130Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$162Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$178Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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