Domestic route
Cheap flights from Orlando to Houston
Orlando International Airport (MCO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). 852 miles, 2h 10m nonstop.
MCO to IAH at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 852 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 2h 10mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAUAWNB67 airlinesAmerican, United, Southwest
- Nonstop flights per day
- 35all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday19% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 1h behindHouston vs Orlando
Orlando to Houston
Round trips from $75
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Orlando to Houston
7 airlines fly nonstop with 35 departures a day combined, plus 2 more with one stop.
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 11 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 4 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 4 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costConnecting via CHS · first checked bag from $45
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Atlanta (ATL)DL1 airline
- Charleston (CHS)MX1 airline
Which airport should I use?
OrlandoHouston has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other arrival airports near Houston
Tips for this route
- American, United, Southwest and JetBlue all fly MCO to IAH nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $75; September 2026 is the most expensive at $105 and up, a difference of $30 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 19% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
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Search Orlando to HoustonOrlando to Houston: common questions
How long is the flight from Orlando to Houston?
A nonstop flight from Orlando (MCO) to Houston (IAH) takes about 2h 10m gate to gate, covering 852 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MCO to IAH?
American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines operate nonstop flights from Orlando (MCO) to Houston (IAH), with 35 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through ATL and CHS.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Orlando to Houston?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Orlando (MCO) to Houston (IAH), starting at $75 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Orlando to Houston flights?
Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Orlando and Houston?
Houston is 1 hour behind Orlando. MCO is on America/New York time and IAH on America/Chicago time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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