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Flights from Seattle to Houston

Nonstop flights from Seattle (SEA) to Houston (IAH) take about 4h 16m (3,013 km). Alaska Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $222 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Houston

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Stunning aerial view of Houston's illuminated skyline featuring skyscrapers and highways at night. — arriving in Houston

Airport transfer

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Alaska Airlines plane soaring through a bright sky with fluffy clouds in Seattle. — lounges at Seattle Airport

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Trains, buses and taxi faresIAH to Houston: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Houston →2 drop-off points, from $4.90

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Airlines flying Seattle to Houston

Carriers on SEA–IAH according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Alaska Airlinesnonstop fare seen

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Frequently asked questions — Seattle to Houston flights

How long is the flight from Seattle to Houston?

A nonstop flight from Seattle (SEA) to Houston (IAH) takes about 4h 16m, covering 3,013 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Seattle from Houston by air?

The great-circle distance between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 3,013 km (1,872 miles), a medium-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Seattle to Houston?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the SEA–IAH route include Alaska Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Seattle to Houston cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on SEA–IAH was $222 USD with Alaska Airlines (nonstop), departing 10 Dec 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Seattle to Houston?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $141 with one stop against $222 nonstop, a saving of $81. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Seattle to Houston?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Houston visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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