Deal alert: Flights to Houston starting at $98
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.
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.
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
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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.
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.
Travelers can go from Phoenix (PHX) to Houston (IAH) for $138 round-trip.
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.
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.
Maximize your purchase
Pay with: The Platinum Card® from American Express for 5 points per dollar on airfare booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel (on up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year), the Citi Prestige® Card for 5 points per dollar on airfare, the Citi Premier® Card (see rates and fees) or Chase Sapphire Reserve for 3 points per dollar on air travel, the American Express® Gold Card for 3 points per dollar on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through Amex Travel, or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card for 2 points per dollar on travel.
The information for the Citi Prestige Card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
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.