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Cheap flights from Houston to Orlando from $51 HOU, IAH → MCO, SFB

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Orlando International Airport (MCO), Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)

The cheapest return found recently is $119 with Frontier Airlines, 4 Jan 2027 – 8 Jan 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is $51 with Frontier Airlines, 1 Dec, found 2 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$51, Frontier Airlines, found 2 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$119, 4 Jan 2027 to 8 Jan 2027
Usual return price
$101 to $241
Cheapest month to fly
December 2026, return fares from $95 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Shortest nonstop flight found
2 h 27 min

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $101 to $241.

Cheapest return found recently

$119

4 Jan 2027 – 8 Jan 2027 · Frontier Airlines

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Orlando International Airport (MCO)

Leaves 5:01 a.m. · Return leaves 10:38 a.m. · 5 h 19 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found yesterday

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Cheapest nonstop return

$119

4 Jan 2027 – 8 Jan 2027 · Frontier Airlines

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Orlando International Airport (MCO)

Leaves 5:01 a.m. · Return leaves 10:38 a.m. · 5 h 19 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found yesterday

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $119 4 Jan 2027 – 8 Jan 2027found yesterdaySee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $95 11 Dec – 17 Decfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $62 to $235.

$119, the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of $62 to $235.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good return price?

Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates from 23 Nov to 4 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 4 Jan 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

142 fares on 5 departure dates

23 Nov – 1 Dec: $249, found 2 days ago11 Dec – 17 Dec: $95, found 7 days ago23 Dec – 27 Dec: $214, found 6 days ago24 Dec – 27 Dec: $241, found 5 days ago4 Jan 2027 – 8 Jan 2027: $101, found 8 days agoNovDecJan
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
23 Nov – 1 Dec$249Frontier AirlinesGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Orlando International Airport (MCO)out 1 stop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
11 Dec – 17 Dec$95Frontier AirlinesGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Orlando International Airport (MCO)out 1 stop, back nonstopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
23 Dec – 27 Dec$214Frontier AirlinesGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Orlando International Airport (MCO)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
24 Dec – 27 Dec$241Frontier AirlinesGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Orlando International Airport (MCO)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
4 Jan 2027 – 8 Jan 2027$101Frontier AirlinesGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Orlando International Airport (MCO)out 1 stop, back nonstopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $95.

November 2026From $2491 departure date23 Nov – 1 Dec · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $95Cheapest seen3 departure dates11 Dec – 17 Dec · found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
January 2027From $1011 departure date4 Jan 2027 – 8 Jan 2027 · found 8 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $134 to $170.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$51

1 Dec · Frontier Airlines

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Orlando International Airport (MCO)

Leaves 7:39 p.m. · 2 h 27 min trip

nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$51

1 Dec · Frontier Airlines

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Orlando International Airport (MCO)

Leaves 7:39 p.m. · 2 h 27 min trip

nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $51 1 Decfound 2 days agoOpen this trip

It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 43 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $37 to $180.

$51, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $37 to $180.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good one-way price?

Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates from 22 Nov to 27 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

4 fares on 4 departure dates

22 Nov: $167, found 7 days ago23 Nov: $161, found 7 days ago1 Dec: $51, found 2 days ago27 Dec: $180, found 7 days agoNovDec
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
22 Nov$167Frontier AirlinesGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Orlando International Airport (MCO)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
23 Nov$161Frontier AirlinesGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Orlando International Airport (MCO)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
1 Dec$51Frontier AirlinesGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Orlando International Airport (MCO)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
27 Dec$180Frontier AirlinesGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Orlando International Airport (MCO)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $51.

November 2026From $1612 departure dates23 Nov · found 7 days agoOpen this trip
December 2026From $51Cheapest seen2 departure dates1 Dec · found 2 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Houston to Orlando

We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Houston to Orlando?

Return

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 56% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$273$264+129%14
7–13 days$245$237+106%18
14–29 days$148$140+24%18
30–59 days$119$71Cheapest seen45
60–89 days$127$62+7%39
90–179 days$143$124+20%16

One-way

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 60% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (43 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$127$124+149%7
7–13 days$111$88+118%12
14–29 days$51$37Cheapest seen23
30–59 days$108$108+112%7
60–89 days$68$68+33%10
90–179 days$120$59+134%16

Could a nearby airport be cheaper?

A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.

Return

Houston → Tampa

124 km from Orlando

$119

The same price as flying to Orlando

11 Dec – 17 Dec · IAH → TPA · out 1 stop, back 1 stop

found 7 days ago

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One-way

Houston → Tampa

124 km from Orlando

$51

The same price as flying to Orlando

1 Dec · IAH → TPA · 1 stop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 4 Jan 2027 – 8 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Questions about this trip

How much is a return flight from Houston to Orlando?

The cheapest return found recently is $119 with Frontier Airlines, 4 Jan 2027 to 8 Jan 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $95 with Frontier Airlines, 11 Dec to 17 Dec, found 7 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $101 to $241.

How much is a one-way flight from Houston to Orlando?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $51 with Frontier Airlines, 1 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $134 to $170.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Orlando?

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $95, 11 Dec to 17 Dec, found 7 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $51, 1 Dec, found 2 days ago.

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

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 56% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 43 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 60% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Houston to Orlando?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $119 with Frontier Airlines, 4 Jan 2027 to 8 Jan 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $51 with Frontier Airlines, 1 Dec, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Houston to Orlando?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Frontier Airlines on 1 Dec, takes 2 h 27 min from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Orlando International Airport (MCO).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Houston to Orlando?

Between 23 Nov and 4 Jan 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest return on all 5 departure dates we hold. Between 22 Nov and 27 Dec, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest one-way on all 4 departure dates we hold.

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work