Flights Boston → Houston
As of October 2026, economy flights from Boston to Houston have a typical range USD 316–577, median USD 317. Full range across all 201 offers: USD 295–946. We analyzed 201 offers from 8 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Boston → Houston
Based on 201 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Boston → Houston
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Southwest Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Southwest | — | USD 90 | — |
| United | — | USD 100 | — |
| United Airlines | Included | USD 80 | — |
| JetBlue | Included | — | — |
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 Boston to Houston cost?
Based on 201 offers · October 2026
Boston to Houston flights ranged from USD 295 to USD 946 across 201 offers analyzed in October 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 201 offers.
These 201 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 316 and USD 391
What hidden fees do Boston to Houston flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Boston to Houston routes. The breakdown below is based on 201 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| DL | 66 | 19% |
| WN | 11 | 3% |
| AA | 102 | 32% |
| Southwest | 90 | 28% |
| United | 100 | 28% |
| UA | 90 | 19% |
| B6 | 10 | 2% |
American Airlines: base ~USD 215 + fees USD 102 = ~USD 317 total. B6: base ~USD 617 + fees USD 10 = ~USD 627 total.
American Airlines's USD 102 ancillary fees narrow the gap with B6's lower-fee model — the USD 402 base difference shrinks to USD 310 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 Boston to Houston?
8 airlines flew Boston to Houston in this dataset. 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 (JetBlue), fares ranged USD 295–395 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 JetBlue | 12 | 295–395 | 297 | n/a |
 Delta Air Lines | 40 | 316–387 | 317 | 66 (21%) |
 American Airlines | 25 | 316–317 | 317 | 102 (32%) |
 Southwest | 3 | — | 317 | 90 (28%) |
 Southwest Airlines | 95 | 316–577 | 322 | 11 (4%) |
 United | 10 | 307–489 | 377 | 100 (27%) |
 United Airlines | 4 | 435–478 | 478 | 90 (19%) |
 B6 | 12 | 511–675 | 627 | 10 (2%) |
Where do the best Boston → Houston prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search 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: Boston to Houston flights
- Full-service carriers on Boston–Houston cost 1.0x more than budget airlines (USD 372 vs USD 391 median; overall median USD 317).
- AA charges 10.2x more in ancillary fees than B6 — USD 102 vs USD 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 1 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 316. 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 Boston to Houston cost?
- Based on 201 offers analyzed, Boston to Houston flights range from USD 295 to USD 946, with a median price of USD 317. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Boston to Houston flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 40 to the base fare on Boston to Houston flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Boston to Houston including all fees?
- JetBlue has the lowest median fare on Boston to Houston at USD 297 (median across 12 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Boston–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 316. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Boston to Houston routes?
- Boston to Houston has 8 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 295 to USD 946 across 201 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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