Flights Atlanta → Houston
As of October 2026, economy flights from Atlanta to Houston have a typical range USD 103–205, median USD 128. Full range across all 269 offers: USD 38–367. We found 48% of 269 offers from budget carriers (around USD 117) and 52% from full-service carriers (around USD 129).
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Best offers by airline: Atlanta → Houston
Based on 269 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Atlanta → Houston
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Frontier | USD 118 | USD 130 | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 35 | — |
| United Airlines | — | USD 80 | — |
| Southwest | — | USD 90 | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| United | — | USD 100 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Atlanta to Houston cost?
Based on 269 offers · October 2026
Atlanta to Houston flights ranged from USD 38 to USD 367 across 269 offers analyzed in October 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 120 and premium fares around 351 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 269 offers.
These 269 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 117 and USD 162
What hidden fees do Atlanta to Houston flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Atlanta to Houston routes. The breakdown below is based on 269 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| WN | 5 | 3% |
| F9 | 258 | 214% |
| DL | 63 | 36% |
| UA | 90 | 77% |
| Southwest | 90 | 70% |
| AA | 45 | 24% |
| United | 100 | 29% |
Frontier Airlines: base ~USD -149 + fees USD 258 = ~USD 109 total. Southwest Airlines: base ~USD 154 + fees USD 5 = ~USD 159 total.
Frontier Airlines's USD 258 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Southwest Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 303 base difference shrinks to USD 50 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Atlanta to Houston?
8 airlines flew Atlanta to Houston in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (Frontier), fares ranged USD 38–113 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Frontier | 21 | 38–113 | 73 | n/a |
 Frontier Airlines | 22 | 103–146 | 109 | 258 (237%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 74 | 117–367 | 117 | 63 (54%) |
 United Airlines | 11 | — | 117 | 90 (77%) |
 Southwest | 6 | — | 129 | 90 (70%) |
 Southwest Airlines | 131 | 128–192 | 159 | 5 (3%) |
 American Airlines | 3 | — | 187 | 45 (24%) |
 United | 1 | — | 347 | 100 (29%) |
Where do the best Atlanta → Houston prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from travel agency sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Atlanta to Houston flights
- Full-service carriers on Atlanta–Houston cost 1.6x more than budget airlines (USD 192 vs USD 118 median; overall median USD 128).
- F9 charges 46.9x more in ancillary fees than WN — USD 258 vs USD 5 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 78 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 80. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Atlanta to Houston cost?
- Based on 269 offers analyzed, Atlanta to Houston flights range from USD 38 to USD 367, with a median price of USD 128. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Atlanta to Houston flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 52 to the base fare on Atlanta to Houston flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Atlanta to Houston including all fees?
- Frontier has the lowest median fare on Atlanta to Houston at USD 73 (median across 21 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Atlanta–Houston flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 80. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Atlanta to Houston routes?
- Atlanta to Houston has 8 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 38 to USD 367 across 269 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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