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$79+ Cheap flights from Midway (MDW) 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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MDW — HOU
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago Midway to Houston Hobby are usually found in September or August, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Midway to Hobby

Cheapest flights from Midway to Hobby
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Midway to Hobby. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 15, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/248:35 pmMDW - HOU
Nonstop2h 45mSouthwest
Wed 12/317:45 pmHOU - MDW
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/13$237
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/255:00 amMDW - HOU
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Thu 12/257:45 pmHOU - MDW
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/13$282
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/14$297
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/292:50 pmMDW - HOU
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Mon 1/126:40 amHOU - MDW
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/13$363
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/305:00 amMDW - HOU
Nonstop2h 50mSouthwest
Thu 1/16:35 amHOU - MDW
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/13$368

Find flight deals from Midway to Hobby

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Midway (MDW) 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 15, 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

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$330

Good round-trip deal

$279 or less

Good one-way deal

$148 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Midway 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 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Houston Hobby Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Midway

Fly to

Hobby

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/21

5:50 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Houston Hobby

Sun 3/1

6:20 am-8:40 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$188

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/21

4:13 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Houston Hobby

Tue 3/3

1:06 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop4h 39m

$197

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Sun 2/1

5:55 am-8:50 am

Nonstop2h 55m

Houston Hobby

Sun 2/8

6:40 am-9:05 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$197

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Wed 1/21

10:46 am-4:10 pm

1 stop5h 24m

Houston Hobby

Sat 1/24

11:09 am-3:38 pm

1 stop4h 29m

$197

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Wed 1/28

10:46 am-4:10 pm

1 stop5h 24m

Houston Hobby

Wed 2/4

11:09 am-5:29 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$197

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/21

4:13 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Houston Hobby

Sun 3/1

5:25 am-9:56 am

1 stop4h 31m

$207

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/21

5:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop3h 00m

Houston Hobby

Wed 3/4

12:40 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$213

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/19

10:53 am-4:28 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Houston Hobby

Fri 2/20

5:25 am-11:59 am

1 stop6h 34m

$217

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Fri 2/6

8:30 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

Houston Hobby

Mon 2/9

6:30 am-8:50 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$223

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/15

7:45 am-1:20 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Houston Hobby

Sun 1/18

6:40 am-9:05 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$228

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/15

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Midway to Hobby in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Chicago Midway Airport-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 Midway Airport-Houston Hobby Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago Midway Airport-Houston Hobby Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago Midway Airport-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 Midway Airport-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 Midway to Hobby

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Midway to Hobby. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Houston Hobby Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 26 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 Chicago Midway Airport to Houston Hobby Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Houston Hobby Airport (average of $81). Flying from Chicago Midway Airport to Houston Hobby Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $208). 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 MDW to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Midway 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 15, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago Midway Airport to Houston Hobby Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 39% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Midway to Hobby. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2025.

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

The best insider tips for Chicago Midway Airport to Houston Hobby Airport flights

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

Use the Orange Line train for a quick, cost-effective way to reach MDW. It connects directly to the airport and operates almost 24 hours.

Read more about MDWBy Ramsey Qubein
HOU

HOU is easy to navigate with a single terminal. Consider using a map app for real-time traffic updates when traveling to or from the airport.

Read more about HOUBy Scott Laird
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on MDW

Ramsey Qubein

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 15, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Spirit Airlines, and Frontier from Chicago Midway Airport to Houston Hobby Airport. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
8,185 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
3,082 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago Midway Airport to Houston Hobby Airport in 2h 50m. Fly via Southwest or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from Chicago Midway Airport to 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 Midway Airport to Houston Hobby Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Houston Hobby Airport round-trip from $68. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $86, and Southwest, from $178. Spirit Airlines is priced at 73% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Houston Hobby Airport are Frontier ($49), Southwest ($82), and Delta ($423).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Houston Hobby Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $58. While the most popular route (Chicago Midway - Houston Hobby) can be booked for $73 on average, our data indicates $274 when flying from Chicago Midway Airport to Houston Hobby Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Houston Hobby Airport (average of $81). Flying from Chicago Midway Airport to Houston Hobby Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $208). 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 3 airlines flying from Midway to Hobby

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Midway 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 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$86Average$185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$116Average$195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$178Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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