Cheap Flights from IAH to MOB: When to Fly from Houston to Mobile

 

The cheapest times to fly from IAH to MOB are

• January 8th to February 18th
• April 23rd to May 6th
• May 28th to June 17th
• early to mid July

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 IAH to MOB is early to mid July. Prices can be as high as $676 for Sunday flights during early March, or as low as $333 for Tuesday flights around early to mid July.

 

When to Fly to Mobile

Flying from Houston, TX (IAH) to Mobile, AL (MOB) will usually cost between $335 to $389 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early to mid July with an average ticket price of $334. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early March, with an average price of $395. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $61 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $336 can be considered a good price for a round-trip IAH to MOB flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the IAH to MOB flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Houston. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.49, which is above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday 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 $22 (6%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $336. Return trip prices are from the MOB to IAH flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from IAH to MOB can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 45 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 IAH to MOB while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from IAH to MOB? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 3 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Mobile Regional Airport to George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 426 miles or 686 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from IAH to MOB?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop IAH to MOB flight is about 1 hour 45 minutes.

How many flights go between Houston, TX and Mobile, AL?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 59 available flights from IAH to MOB.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from IAH to MOB tend to depart as late as the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 28% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 22% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave MOB heading for IAH about 27 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Mobile, AL is about 30 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• SkyWest: 101 minutes late
• Mesa: 3 minutes early
• ExpressJet: 26 minutes late

 

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