Flying from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Houston Hobby Airport.
Chicago and Houston are both in the UTC-6 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from MDW to HOU start from 05:10 — the first with Southwest Airlines. The latest departure is at 22:55 with Southwest Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 22 weekly Chicago Midway Airport to Houston Hobby Airport flights.
Your MDW to HOU flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Getting to Houston (and then exploring more of the United States!) is a cinch with Southwest Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Houston Hobby Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with Southwest Airlines on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates MDW to HOU flights is Southwest Airlines. Its services land as planned 73.37% of the time.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chicago Midway Airport to Houston Hobby Airport. These are the top stopovers between MDW and HOU:
Nashville Airport
Austin-Bergstrom Airport
Dallas Love Field Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
R 1,445 is the best price for a one-way Chicago Midway Airport to Houston Hobby Airport flight. Return flights start at R 2,890. These fares can change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MDW to HOU if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Houston Hobby Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Houston Hobby Airport.
Handy information about Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
76% of flights that depart Chicago Midway Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to Chicago Midway Airport from central Chicago, it'll take about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to MDW? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Houston Hobby Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Book a hotel close to HOU if you're on a late Chicago Midway Airport to Houston Hobby Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Houston Hobby Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Easirent, Dollar or Thrifty and discover more of Houston and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Houston Hobby Airport around four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Houston Hobby Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Houston in March.
Lock in your flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Houston Hobby Airport for August if you want to explore Houston during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MDW to HOU in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
San Antonio is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Houston. Around 306 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza.
Around 370 kilometres north of Houston, Dallas is another essential stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Meyerson Symphony Centre, Winspear Opera House and Dallas Museum of Art.
