Cheap Flights from CLT to HOU: When to Fly from Charlotte to Houston

 

The cheapest times to fly from CLT to HOU are

• August 6th to February 25th (except the weeks of November 19th, November 26th, December 17th, and December 24th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from CLT to HOU is late January. Prices can be as high as $1370 for Sunday flights during early to mid May, or as low as $249 for Wednesday flights around late January.

 

When to Fly to Houston

Flying from Charlotte, NC (CLT) to Houston, TX (HOU) will usually cost between $260 to $475 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late January with an average ticket price of $262. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid May, with an average price of $717. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $455 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $275 can be considered a good price for a round-trip CLT to HOU flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the CLT to HOU route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the CLT to HOU flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Charlotte. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.19, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $62 (18%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $289. Return trip prices are from the HOU to CLT flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from CLT to HOU can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 38 minutes may be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from CLT to HOU while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from CLT to HOU? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 7 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, Emirates, JetBlue, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Southwest, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from William P Hobby Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 919 miles or 1479 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from CLT to HOU?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop CLT to HOU flight is about 2 hour 38 minutes.

How many flights go between Charlotte, NC and Houston, TX?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 67 available flights from CLT to HOU.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from CLT to HOU tend to depart later than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 37% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 7% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave HOU heading for CLT about 11 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Houston, TX is about 6 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Southwest: 11 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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