Cheap flights from Chicago to Houston (CHI - HOU)
The best prices from Chicago to Houston Hobby are usually found in August or July, booked 19 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday
How to find the cheapest flight from Chicago to Hobby
All the information you need to plan the best CHI to HOU flight in 2022: compare Chicago to Hobby flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Hobby.
CHI - HOU | Price | $88 - $205 |
HOU | Temperature | 53.6 - 84.2 °F |
HOU | Precipitation | 3.2 - 5.9 inches |
Popular in
December
High demand for flights, 33% potential price rise
Cheapest in
August
Best time to find cheap flights, 36% potential price drop
Average price
$125
Average for round-trip flights in January 2022
Round-trip from
$88
From Chicago (CHI) to Houston Hobby
What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport?
Saturday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Houston Hobby Airport.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport?
Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 18 days in advance to save up to 21% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 18 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $128, or $164 for flights within the next 24 hours.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport?
Our data shows that August tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Houston Hobby Airport from Chicago. Users have commonly found prices around $136 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $37. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport (CHI - HOU)?
Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 18% on flights from Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport by exploring options for tickets in the evening.
Cheap flights from Chicago to Hobby in January, February 2022
The best prices found for CHI to HOU flights for January, February
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Houston Hobby
1 stop
7h 51mHouston Hobby
Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5h 06mDelta
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Houston Hobby
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5h 57mHouston Hobby
Chicago O'Hare Intl
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4h 56mAmerican Airlines
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Houston Hobby
1 stop
5h 39mHouston Hobby
Chicago O'Hare Intl
1 stop
7h 55mDelta
Chicago to Hobby 2022 flight deals
Cheap flights to Hobby from Chicago found for this year
Chicago Midway
Houston Hobby
1 stop
5h 16mHouston Hobby
Chicago Midway
1 stop
5h 59mDelta
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Houston Hobby
1 stop
7h 51mHouston Hobby
Chicago O'Hare Intl
1 stop
7h 45mDelta
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Houston Hobby
1 stop
5h 57mHouston Hobby
Chicago O'Hare Intl
1 stop
4h 56mAmerican Airlines
Non-stop flights to Hobby from Chicago
Save time with Chicago to Hobby direct flight deals
Chicago Midway
Houston Hobby
Nonstop
2h 50mHouston Hobby
Chicago Midway
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2h 25mFrontier
Chicago Midway
Houston Hobby
Nonstop
2h 50mHouston Hobby
Chicago Midway
Nonstop
2h 25mSpirit Airlines
Chicago Midway
Houston Hobby
Nonstop
2h 50mHouston Hobby
Chicago Midway
Nonstop
2h 25mSpirit Airlines
Last minute flights from Chicago to Hobby
Late deals on return flights to Hobby from Chicago, departing today and this week
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Houston Hobby
1 stop
5h 57mHouston Hobby
Chicago O'Hare Intl
1 stop
4h 56mAmerican Airlines
Chicago Midway
Houston Hobby
1 stop
5h 39mHouston Hobby
Chicago Midway
1 stop
6h 05mDelta
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Houston Hobby
1 stop
5h 00mHouston Hobby
Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5h 14mAmerican Airlines
One-way flights to Houston Hobby from Chicago
The cheapest one-way flights from Chicago to Hobby
Chicago Midway
Houston Hobby
1 stop
13h 32mAllegiant Air
Chicago Midway
Houston Hobby
1 stop
13h 32mAllegiant Air
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Houston Hobby
1 stop
5h 45mDelta
Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about Chicago to Hobby flights.
Which airlines flying from Chicago to Houston Hobby have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?
Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines flying from Chicago to Houston Hobby have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.
Can I find flights from Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport for under $200 on Cheapflights?
Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $146, but on average you can expect to pay $169.
Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport for under $300 on Cheapflights?
Cheapflights has at least 3 direct flights from Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport is less than $238.
Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport for under $200?
There are currently 20+ open flights from Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport within the next 7 days for less than $200.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport round-trip?
Delta, at $146, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Allegiant Air.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport one-way?
$67 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Allegiant Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $73 and $78, respectively.
What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport?
Consider Major Airline, American Airlines or Delta when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport.
What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport?
The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport is $16. On average you can expect to pay $287. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Houston Hobby), can usually be booked for $57.
Other flights from Chicago
Flights to Hobby from Chicago
Can I fly to Houston Hobby from Chicago right now?
Most visitors from Chicago need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Houston Hobby.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Chicago must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 24 hours before departing to Houston Hobby.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Chicago are not required to quarantine after entering Houston Hobby.
Can I fly back to Chicago from Houston Hobby?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Houston Hobby must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 24 hours before departing to Chicago.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Houston Hobby are not required to quarantine after entering Chicago.
Alternative routes for Chicago to Hobby
See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Top 4 airlines flying from Chicago to Hobby
The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Chicago to Hobby choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Hourly flight availability from Chicago to Hobby
See what time of day planes typically take off from Chicago to Hobby
| 4%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
|---|---|
| 52%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
| 33%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
| 11%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Hobby
See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Chicago to Hobby
| Sunday | 13daily flights |
|---|---|
| Monday | 13daily flights |
| Tuesday | 9daily flights |
| Wednesday | 9daily flights |
| Thursday | 13daily flights |
| Friday | 13daily flights |
| Saturday | 5daily flights |