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Deal alert: Flights to Houston starting at $98

Feb. 28, 2022
3 min read
Houston_Tim Leviston EyeEm
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Feel like going to adult space camp and diving into some mouthwatering Texas barbecue? American Airlines is offering flights to Houston from major U.S. cities starting below $100 round-trip.

Greetings from Houston by Daniel Anguilu and Frank Nathan. (Photo courtesy of Houston Airports)

These discounted fares were originally reported by Secret Flying, and are available for travel from March to May.

Deal basics

Airline: American Airlines
Routes: LAX/JFK/MIA/PHX/ORD to IAH
How to book: Directly through the airline or via Google Flights
Travel dates: March – May

Related: 11 can't-miss attractions that make Houston special

Sample flights

The offers below are for main cabin seats on American Airlines, which include a standard seat, a carry-on and seat selection. A checked bag will cost extra.

For under $100 bucks, you can snag a nonstop flight from Miami (MIA) to Houston (IAH) at $98 round-trip.

(Screenshot courtesy of Google Flights)

Trade in the deep-dish pizza for burnt ends and fly to Houston (IAH) from Chicago (ORD). The deal below is for a direct flight for $128 round-trip at the beginning of May.

(Screenshot courtesy of Google Flights)

Travelers can go from Phoenix (PHX) to Houston (IAH) for $138 round-trip.

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(Screenshot courtesy of Google Flights)

Another West Coast departure option to Houston (IAH) is Los Angeles (LAX) for $156 round-trip. The departure flight includes a layover in Chicago (ORD) and there is a stop in Dallas (DFW) on the return flight.

(Screenshot courtesy of Google Flights)

There are flights widely available from New York (JFK) to Houston (IAH) for $163 round-trip for people on the East Coast. The deal below includes a stop in Charlotte (CLT) each way.

(Screenshot courtesy of Google Flights)

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Related: Amex opens new wellness area in the Houston Centurion Lounge

Bottom line

Whether space exploration, tasty food or a major arts scene is your thing, Houston is a place that appeals to many travelers. Don't miss out on these deals heading to H-Town.

Featured image by Downtown Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Leviston/EyeEm/Getty Images)
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