Cheap flights from Ontario to Houston from $92 ONT → HOU, IAH
Ontario International Airport (ONT) → William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The cheapest return found recently is $239 with Frontier Airlines, 16 Dec – 25 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $92 with Frontier Airlines, 16 Dec, found 3 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $92, found 3 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $239, 16 Dec to 25 Dec
- Usual return price
- $206 to $256
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $180 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 3 h 10 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $206 to $256.
Cheapest return found recently
$239
16 Dec – 25 Dec · Frontier Airlines
Ontario International Airport (ONT) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Leaves 11:00 a.m. · Return leaves 6:26 a.m. · 16 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via McCarran International Airport (LAS), Denver International Airport (DEN) · 6 h connection
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$405
16 Dec – 25 Dec · United Airlines
Ontario International Airport (ONT) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Leaves 5:45 a.m. · Return leaves 12:11 a.m. · 6 h 52 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$239 16 Dec – 25 Decfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
$180 4 Dec – 7 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 $140 to $318.
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 10 departure dates from 19 Nov to 9 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 9-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 16 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
169 fares on 10 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov – 24 Nov | $774 | Southwest Airlines | Ontario International Airport (ONT) → William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Nov – 27 Nov | $320 | Frontier Airlines | Ontario International Airport (ONT) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Nov – 1 Dec | $187 | United Airlines | Ontario International Airport (ONT) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Dec – 16 Dec | $234 | Frontier Airlines | Ontario International Airport (ONT) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Dec – 7 Dec | $180 | Frontier Airlines | Ontario International Airport (ONT) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Dec – 12 Dec | $239 | Frontier Airlines | Ontario International Airport (ONT) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Dec – 12 Dec | $231 | Frontier Airlines | Ontario International Airport (ONT) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Dec – 28 Dec | $262 | Frontier Airlines | Ontario International Airport (ONT) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Dec – 25 Dec | $239 | Frontier Airlines | Ontario International Airport (ONT) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 | $197 | Frontier Airlines | Ontario International Airport (ONT) → William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $180.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $85 to $228.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$92
16 Dec · Frontier Airlines
Ontario International Airport (ONT) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Leaves 11:00 a.m. · 8 h trip
1 stop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$1,482
10 Oct 2027 · United Airlines
Ontario International Airport (ONT) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Leaves 6:00 a.m. · 3 h 10 min trip
nonstop
found 6 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$92 16 Decfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
$77 3 Decfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 44 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $49 to $238.
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 6 departure dates from 3 Dec to 10 Oct 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?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 16 Dec, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
6 fares on 6 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec | $77 | Frontier Airlines | Ontario International Airport (ONT) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | stops unknown | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 16 Dec | $92 | Frontier Airlines | Ontario International Airport (ONT) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 17 Dec | $157 | Frontier Airlines | Ontario International Airport (ONT) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | 2 stops | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Feb 2027 | $83 | Frontier Airlines | Ontario International Airport (ONT) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 11 May 2027 | $251 | American Airlines | Ontario International Airport (ONT) → William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 Oct 2027 | $1,482 | United Airlines | Ontario International Airport (ONT) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $77.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Ontario to Houston
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.
Today's prices for 16 Dec – 25 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 16 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Ontario to Houston?
Return
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 54% 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $404 | $318 | +115% | 27 |
| 7–13 days | $337 | $211 | +79% | 26 |
| 14–29 days | $188 | $152 | Cheapest seen | 40 |
| 30–59 days | $209 | $140 | +11% | 44 |
| 60–89 days | $308 | $181 | +64% | 28 |
| 90–179 days | $317 | $317 | +69% | 15 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (44 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $84 | $49 | Cheapest seen | 27 |
| 60–89 days | $156 | $83 | +86% | 10 |
| 90–179 days | $111 | $83 | +32% | 11 |
| 180+ days | $238 | $230 | +183% | 21 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Los Angeles → Houston
56 km from Ontario
$359
$120 more than flying from Ontario
19 Nov – 24 Nov · LAX → IAH · out nonstop, back 1 stop
found 3 days ago
Long Beach → Houston
60 km from Ontario
$271
$32 more than flying from Ontario
3 Dec – 16 Dec · LGB → HOU · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Palm Springs → Houston
104 km from Ontario
$212
$120 more than flying from Ontario
13 Nov · PSP → HOU · 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Los Angeles → Houston
56 km from Ontario
$1,256
$1,164 more than flying from Ontario
10 Oct 2027 · LAX → IAH · nonstop
found 6 days ago
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 16 Dec – 25 Dec. 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 Ontario to Houston?
The cheapest return found recently is $239 with Frontier Airlines, 16 Dec to 25 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $180 with Frontier Airlines, 4 Dec to 7 Dec, found 7 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $206 to $256.
How much is a one-way flight from Ontario to Houston?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $92 with Frontier Airlines, 16 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $77 with Frontier Airlines, 3 Dec, found 7 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $85 to $228.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Ontario to Houston?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $180, 4 Dec to 7 Dec, found 7 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $77, 3 Dec, found 7 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Ontario to Houston?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 54% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 44 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 14 to 29 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Ontario to Houston?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $405 with United Airlines, 16 Dec to 25 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $1,482 with United Airlines, 10 Oct 2027, found 6 days ago.
How long is the flight from Ontario to Houston?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with United Airlines on 10 Oct 2027, takes 3 h 10 min from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Frontier Airlines on 16 Dec, takes 8 h with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Ontario to Houston?
Between 19 Nov and 9 Jan 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest return on 8 of the 10 departure dates we hold, Southwest Airlines on 1 and United Airlines on 1. Between 3 Dec and 10 Oct 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 4 of the 6 departure dates we hold, American Airlines on 1 and United Airlines on 1.
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