Cheap flights from Orlando to Houston from $51 MCO, SFB → HOU, IAH
Orlando International Airport (MCO), Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) → William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The cheapest return found recently is $134 with Frontier Airlines, 3 Dec – 10 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is $51 with Frontier Airlines, 2 Dec, found yesterday.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $51, Frontier Airlines, found yesterday
- Cheapest return found recently
- $134, 3 Dec to 10 Dec
- Usual return price
- $134 to $386
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $132 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Frontier Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 2 h 52 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $134 to $386.
Cheapest return found recently
$134
3 Dec – 10 Dec · Frontier Airlines
Orlando International Airport (MCO) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Leaves 7:15 a.m. · Return leaves 9:41 a.m. · 15 h 47 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$134 3 Dec – 10 Decfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
$132 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 $76 to $286.
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 25 Nov to 11 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 7-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 3 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
5 fares on 5 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov – 3 Dec | $247 | Frontier Airlines | Orlando International Airport (MCO) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Nov – 30 Nov | $386 | Frontier Airlines | Orlando International Airport (MCO) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Nov – 3 Dec | $932 | Allegiant Air | Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) → William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) | out 1 stop, back 3 stops | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Dec – 10 Dec | $134 | Frontier Airlines | Orlando International Airport (MCO) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Dec – 17 Dec | $132 | Frontier Airlines | Orlando International Airport (MCO) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $132.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$51
2 Dec · Frontier Airlines
Orlando International Airport (MCO) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Leaves 11:25 a.m. · 2 h 52 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$51
2 Dec · Frontier Airlines
Orlando International Airport (MCO) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Leaves 11:25 a.m. · 2 h 52 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$51 2 Decfound yesterdayOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $19 to $80.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 2 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
2 fares on 2 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dec | $51 | Frontier Airlines | Orlando International Airport (MCO) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 30 Dec | $82 | Frontier Airlines | Orlando International Airport (MCO) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Orlando 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 3 Dec – 10 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 2 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Orlando to Houston?
Return
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 28% 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 | $269 | $194 | +39% | 17 |
| 7–13 days | $202 | $194 | +5% | 9 |
| 14–29 days | $193 | $76 | Cheapest seen | 33 |
One-way
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 70% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $128 | $105 | +228% | 7 |
| 14–29 days | $39 | $19 | Cheapest seen | 32 |
| 30–59 days | $61 | $19 | +56% | 40 |
| 60–89 days | $68 | $34 | +73% | 20 |
| 90–179 days | $80 | $61 | +105% | 19 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Tampa → Houston
124 km from Orlando
$219
$85 more than flying from Orlando
25 Nov – 1 Dec · TPA → IAH · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Tampa → Houston
124 km from Orlando
$307
$256 more than flying from Orlando
26 Nov · PIE → IAH · 2 stops
found 2 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 3 Dec – 10 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 Orlando to Houston?
The cheapest return found recently is $134 with Frontier Airlines, 3 Dec to 10 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $132 with Frontier Airlines, 11 Dec to 17 Dec, found 7 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $134 to $386.
How much is a one-way flight from Orlando to Houston?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $51 with Frontier Airlines, 2 Dec, found yesterday.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Orlando to Houston?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $132, 11 Dec to 17 Dec, found 7 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Orlando to Houston?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 28% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 70% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Orlando to Houston?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $51 with Frontier Airlines, 2 Dec, found yesterday.
How long is the flight from Orlando to Houston?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Frontier Airlines on 2 Dec, takes 2 h 52 min from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Orlando to Houston?
Between 25 Nov and 11 Dec, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest return on 4 of the 5 departure dates we hold, and Allegiant Air 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