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Cheap Flights from Boston to Houston

Partner fares from Boston to Houston Hobby (HOU), plus Logan terminal hours and where to find Route 500, ride apps and taxis on Hobby's Level 1.

BOS to HOU · 1,607 mi · 4h 1m est.

BOS to HOU
1,607 miles
4h 1m nonstop (estimated)
6 airlines in our fare results

Photo: David Daniel Turner, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Boston to Houston flight insights

Average flight time

~4h 1m (estimated)

BOS → HOU

Cheapest cached price

$224

Checking live fares…

Last checked Oct 20, 2026

Planning a trip from Boston to Houston? The average flight time on this route is ~4h 1m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $224 (last checked Oct 20, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Boston to Houston covers a straight-line distance of about 1,607 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~4h 1m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Boston to Houston at a glance

BOS to HOU is about 1,607 miles in a straight line. The curved line is an illustration; the route your airline flies may differ.

Route Quick Facts

Quick facts for flights from Boston to Houston on Eazair
Origin	Boston (BOS)
Destination	Houston (HOU)
Average Flight Time	~4h 1m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$224
Fares Last Checked	Oct 20, 2026
Distance	1,607 miles (BOS to HOU)
Time in Houston	1 hour behind Boston
Airlines in our fare results	6

Local time in Houston is 1 hour behind Boston. Boston is on Eastern Time, Houston on Central Time.

Flight deals from Boston to Houston

Houston William P. Hobby (HOU) is the arrival airport this page searches from Boston Logan International (BOS). George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is a separate airport, and Hobby says it sits about 11 miles southeast of downtown Houston. EazAir's fare checks for this route have included results from Southwest, Delta, Frontier, United, American and JetBlue. At Hobby, Southwest checks in on the west side of the terminal and the other airlines on the east side, with ticket counters on Level 2.

JetBlue lists Terminal C at Logan for domestic flights, with ticket counters open from 2:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., and asks travelers to arrive 2 hours before a domestic departure. American and Southwest are in Terminal B. Coming from Chelsea, the Silver Line SL3 reaches Airport station, and the free Massport Shuttle carries you on to every terminal. Delta passengers should check whether their gate is in Terminal A or Terminal E.

Hobby has one main building, and HOU says every airline, ticket counter, checkpoint and gate is inside it. Baggage claim and all ground transportation are on Level 1, where Southwest uses Carousels 1 and 2, and sometimes 3. METRO Route 500 Downtown Direct leaves from outside Baggage Claim for the George R. Brown Convention Center about every 30 minutes, seven days a week. Ride app pickup is at Curb Zone 5, through the door nearest Carousel 4.

Between 3 Oct and 15 Oct 2026, EazAir ran its first 2 fare checks for BOS to HOU, each for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later. Results stayed within a narrow range across these checks, though that is too few to show a pattern. Southwest Basic includes a carry-on, while the Frontier and United basic fares do not on domestic flights. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Boston to Houston flights

Departure · Boston

Logan International (BOS)

Eastern Time

Arrival · Houston

William P. Hobby (HOU)

Central Time

Other airports near Houston: George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

About Houston

Areas to know in Houston

Montrose
Rice Village
Midtown

Weather in Houston

A humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers; winters are mild, making late fall through early spring the more comfortable stretch to visit.

Boston to Houston: airport and fare guide

Checked on 17 Oct 2026 against the airport, airline and transit pages listed under Sources. Airports and airlines change these details, so confirm them with your airline before you fly.

EazAir searches Houston with the HOU code, and Houston has more than one airport, so check the airport code on every result.

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is a separate airport. Hobby says it is about 11 miles southeast of downtown Houston, and METRO Route 500 serves both airports from downtown.

TF Green Airport is a separate airport. The MBTA says the Providence/Stoughton Commuter Rail line from South Station connects to it.

Leaving from Boston Logan International (BOS)

Airline	Logan terminal
American	Terminal B, gates B4 to B22.
Delta	Terminal A and Terminal E for domestic flights. Check the Fly Delta app or My Trips for yours.
JetBlue	Terminal C for domestic flights and international departures. International arrivals use Terminal E.
Southwest	Terminal B.
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

The SL1 bus stops at every Logan terminal, and the MBTA says transfers from the Red Line to the SL1 are free when you head to the airport.
On the Blue Line, get off at Airport station and take the free Massport Shuttle, which stops at every terminal.
MBTA ferries serve the Logan Airport Ferry Terminal from Long Wharf, Lovejoy Wharf, Hingham and Hull, with more service in summer.
JetBlue asks travelers at Logan to arrive 2 hours before domestic flights and 3 hours before international flights.
Delta says its domestic flights leave from both Terminal A and Terminal E, so check the Fly Delta app or My Trips before you go through security.
JetBlue lists Logan ticket counter hours of 2:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. American lists its Terminal B ticket counters as open daily from 3 a.m. to 9 p.m.
When the E3 checkpoint in Terminal E opened, TSA said it had seven screening lanes and that the E2 checkpoint would serve as overflow when volumes are heavy.

Arriving at Houston William P. Hobby (HOU)

Airline	HOU check-in
Southwest	West side of the terminal, Level 2
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

HOU says all other airlines check in on the east side of the terminal. The airport pages checked do not list gates by airline.

Hobby has a single terminal. HOU says every airline, ticket counter, security checkpoint and gate is in one main building.
The Central Concourse is mainly domestic, and the West Concourse handles domestic and international departures. The central TSA checkpoint serves both.
Ticket counters are on Level 2. Baggage claim and all ground transportation are on Level 1.
At baggage claim, Southwest uses Carousels 1 and 2, and sometimes 3. Other airlines use Carousels 3 and 4.

Getting from HOU	Where to board	Where it goes
METRO Route 500 Downtown Direct	Outside Baggage Claim. Hobby and METRO both list it seven days a week, about every 30 minutes.	Nonstop to the George R. Brown Convention Center downtown. From downtown, Route 500 also serves IAH.
METRO local buses	Hobby Transit Center, just north of each baggage claim exit door.	Routes 40 Telephone/Heights, 50 Broadway, 73 Bellfort and 88 Sagemont.
Ride apps	Curb Zone 5 outside Baggage Claim. Exit through the door nearest Baggage Claim Carousel 4 and follow the Ride App signs.	Wherever you booked.
Taxis	Curb Zone 2 outside Baggage Claim. Airport staff at the taxi stand can help.	Houston area.

What the lowest fares include

Fare	Carry-on	Checked bag	Seat	Changes
Delta Main Basic	Delta says every passenger can bring one carry-on and one personal item free.	Delta charges for checked bags on domestic flights unless you qualify for a waiver, such as Medallion status or an eligible Delta SkyMiles American Express card.	Assigned after check-in. You may be able to buy a seat ahead of time for a fee.	Refunds are not allowed after the 24-hour risk-free cancellation window. Delta says a change or cancellation may be possible for a fee, with any value left as an eCredit.
American Basic Economy	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included, except for some AAdvantage status members and eligible cardmembers.	A free seat is assigned at check-in, or you can pay to choose one.	Generally not allowed. American describes a 24-hour window and some credit options on its Basic Economy page.
United Basic Economy	Not included on domestic flights. One personal item only, unless you are a MileagePlus Premier member, travel with one, or hold a qualifying MileagePlus card.	Not included; check United's bag fee calculator.	Assigned by United before boarding.	Changes may not be allowed. Refund if cancelled within 24 hours of booking, under United's 24-hour policy; after that, partial travel credit.
Southwest Basic	Southwest's policy allows one carry-on and one personal item.	Checked bag fees apply to Basic fares.	A free Standard seat is assigned at check-in. Preferred and Extra Legroom seats cost extra.	Only by upgrading to a Choice fare or higher. Cancelling at least 10 minutes before departure gives a flight credit, which for Basic expires 6 months from booking.
JetBlue Main Base (bookings made after 29 Jul 2026)	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included.	Costs extra.	Change fee plus any fare difference. Cancelling gives travel credit minus a fee.
Frontier, without a bundle	Not included. One personal item only.	Not included. Prices vary by travel date and when you buy.	Costs extra, or a seat is assigned after check-in.	Not covered here. Check Frontier's rules before you book.

Based on the airlines' own pages, checked on 17 Oct 2026. Fees are left out because they change often. Check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

How EazAir measured fares on this route

EazAir's first 2 fare checks from Boston to Houston ran from 3 Oct to 15 Oct 2026. Each check asked partner travel sites for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days after the check. Results can include connecting flights. Results stayed within a narrow range across these checks. With only 2 checks, this cannot show a pattern. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

MBTA: Logan Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JetBlue: Boston airport information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Boston airport update (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American: Boston airport information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Airport information, Boston Logan (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
TSA: International checkpoint opens in Logan Terminal E (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Houston Airports: Hobby Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Houston Airports: HOU tips for first-time travelers (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Houston Airports: HOU baggage claim (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Houston Airports: HOU METRO Downtown Direct (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Houston Airports: HOU taxis and ride apps (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
METRO: William P. Hobby Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
METRO: Airport bus nonstop (Route 500) (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Delta Main Basic (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Fares and discounts (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Carry-on baggage (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Bags (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: Basic Economy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
United: Basic Economy FAQ (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Fare information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Assigned seating (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Carry-on baggage policy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Fare types and benefits (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JetBlue: Fare options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: What is included in my fare (last modified 25 Mar 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bag options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bundles (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for BOS to HOU, 3 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Does this page search Hobby or Bush Intercontinental?

It searches Houston Hobby (HOU). George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is a separate airport, and Hobby says METRO Route 500 serves both airports from downtown Houston.

Which Logan terminal does JetBlue use?

JetBlue lists Terminal C at Logan for domestic flights and international departures. It lists its Logan ticket counter hours as 2:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Where do I find a taxi at Hobby Airport?

Taxis pick up at Curb Zone 2 outside Baggage Claim, and airport staff at the stand can help. All ground transportation at Hobby is on Level 1.

Which METRO buses stop at Hobby?

Route 500 Downtown Direct runs to the George R. Brown Convention Center. Local routes 40, 50, 73 and 88 stop at the Hobby Transit Center, just north of each baggage claim exit door.

Is a carry-on included on the cheapest Boston to Houston fares?

Southwest Basic, Delta Main Basic, American Basic Economy and JetBlue Main Base include a carry-on and a personal item. United Basic Economy and Frontier without a bundle allow only a personal item on domestic flights.

How far is Boston from Houston Hobby?

BOS and HOU are about 1607 miles apart in a straight line. Flight times vary by airline, direction and routing, so check the scheduled time shown with each result.

Airline bag fees

Baggage allowances differ significantly between fare classes (Basic/Light vs. Standard/Flex) and can change over time. Always verify the exact allowance for your specific fare with the airline before you fly.

Checked bag fees from each airline's own website
Airline	Carry-on, basic economy	1st checked bag	2nd checked bag	Source
American Airlines	Included	$45	$55	aa.com, Sep 24, 2026
United Airlines	Not included	$40	$50	united.com, Sep 24, 2026
Delta Air Lines	Included	$45	$55	delta.com, Sep 24, 2026
JetBlue	Included	$45	$59	jetblue.com, Sep 24, 2026
Alaska Airlines	Included	$45	$55	alaskaair.com, Sep 24, 2026
Frontier Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	flyfrontier.com, Sep 24, 2026
Sun Country Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	suncountry.com, Sep 24, 2026

Domestic US fees per bag, each way, when paid online in advance. "Varies" means the airline prices bags by route and date.

Travel tips

Arrive early for domestic flights

TSA generally recommends arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic departure, more at larger hub airports during peak travel periods.

Pack a mixed carry-on

Keep a change of clothes, chargers, and any essentials in your carry-on rather than only your checked bag, in case of a delay or a bag that doesn't arrive with you.

Ease jet lag on longer routes

On longer cross-country flights, adjusting your sleep schedule a day or two before departure and staying hydrated in flight can reduce jet lag on arrival.

Screenshot your confirmation

Save a screenshot or PDF of your booking confirmation and boarding pass before you travel, in case you lose signal or battery at the airport.

Check in online when it opens

Most airlines open online check-in 24 hours before departure. Checking in early can help with seat selection and, on some airlines, boarding group assignment.