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Cheapest return flight
$1,390
Typical prices: $1,712-$2,322
American Airlines
Sun 18/2Thu 22/2
AKL - HOU • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
$1,617
Typical prices: $1,684-$2,366
Air New Zealand
Fri 2/11Fri 9/11
AKL - IAH • Direct
Advice from real travellers
On Air New Zealand's 14-16 hour flight, cold pills may help you sleep.
Keep your NZ power adapter in your cabin bag to charge devices.
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 24 weeks in advance save around 35% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights to Houston

 
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Recent return flight deals to Houston

Thu, 18 Feb - Mon, 22 Feb
American Airlines Logo
15:50 - 09:25AKL  Auckland Intl-HOU Houston Hobby
36h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
20:01 - 09:25HOU  Houston Hobby-AKL Auckland Intl
18h 24m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,390American Airlines
Thu, 18 Feb - Mon, 22 Feb
American Airlines Logo
15:50 - 08:21AKL  Auckland Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
35h 31m2 stops Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
18:49 - 09:25IAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-AKL Auckland Intl
19h 36m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,390American Airlines
Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
Air New Zealand Logo
19:50 - 14:15AKL  Auckland Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
13h 25mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
19:55 - 05:45IAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-AKL Auckland Intl
14h 50mdirect
$1,617Air New Zealand
Mon, 1 Mar - Mon, 15 Mar
Air New Zealand Logo
19:50 - 14:15AKL  Auckland Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
13h 25mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
20:55 - 05:45IAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-AKL Auckland Intl
14h 50mdirect
$1,628Air New Zealand
Mon, 1 Mar - Mon, 15 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
13:20 - 13:17AKL  Auckland Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
18h 57m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
Qantas Airways Logo
16:13 - 09:10IAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-AKL Auckland Intl
22h 57m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,637Qantas Airways
Thu, 18 Feb - Mon, 22 Feb
American Airlines Logo
06:00 - 18:59CHC  Christchurch-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
31h 59m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles
American Airlines Logo
16:13 - 23:59IAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-CHC Christchurch
36h 46m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,654American Airlines
Thu, 18 Feb - Mon, 22 Feb
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 14:15CHC  Christchurch-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
27h 15m2 stops Melbourne Los Angeles
United Airlines Logo
20:18 - 10:35IAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-CHC Christchurch
67h 17m2 stops Newark San Francisco
$1,664United Airlines
Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 14:15AKL  Auckland Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
13h 25mdirect
United Airlines Logo
18:35 - 17:45IAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-AKL Auckland Intl
28h 10m2 stops San Francisco Melbourne
$1,666United Airlines
Tue, 3 Nov - Fri, 25 Dec
Qantas Airways Logo
13:20 - 13:37AKL  Auckland Intl-HOU Houston Hobby
19h 17m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
Qantas Airways Logo
17:02 - 09:25HOU  Houston Hobby-AKL Auckland Intl
21h 23m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,855Qantas Airways
Tue, 3 Nov - Wed, 23 Dec
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13:20 - 13:37AKL  Auckland Intl-HOU Houston Hobby
19h 17m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
Qantas Airways Logo
17:02 - 09:25HOU  Houston Hobby-AKL Auckland Intl
21h 23m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,911Qantas Airways
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for New Zealand to Houston flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from New Zealand to Houston with more confidence.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Houston?

Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Houston at $1,904 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Sunday is the most expensive at $2,173.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Houston?

•November is the cheapest month to fly to Houston with an average price of $1,678 return.
•June ($2,356) and September ($2,264) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Houston?

Morning flights to Houston are the cheapest at $1,899 return on average. Night flights are the most expensive at $2,195.

When are flights to Houston the cheapest?

Flights to Houston are cheapest 24 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 35% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Houston

Low season

April

Cheapest flight

$807
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 13% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (2% more expensive on average)
Flights from Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport

When to book flights to Houston

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Houston based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights to Houston: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew to Houston 
Verified travelerFlew with Air New Zealand-Apr 2025
take over the counter cold pills to guarantee sleep, makes the 14-16 hour flight a lot shorter
Verified travelerFlew with Air New Zealand-Mar 2025
Bring your NZ power adapter in cabin to charge devices

Your questions about flights to Houston, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Houston?

    Air New Zealand operates the most flights from New Zealand to Houston at 5 per week, and for this route Air New Zealand is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from New Zealand to Houston. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airports serve Houston?

    Flights to Houston arrive at: Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

  • Which airports serve Houston and the surrounding area?

    Flights to Houston can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

  • How far are the airports serving Houston from the city centre?

    Houston is served by multiple airports. Houston Hobby is 14.3 km from Houston city centre and Houston George Bush Intcntl is 25.4 km from Houston city centre.

  • How do I know if a flight to Houston is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Houston is around $1,712 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Houston?

    Last-minute fares to Houston – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 26% above the average return fare of $2,001.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Houston?

Your guide to booking Houston flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Houston, aim to book around 24 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 35% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Houston, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around $1,712 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Houston in November. Return fares historically average $1,678 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to morning to save up to $297 per return. Morning flights to Houston average $1,899 compared to $2,195 for evening flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Houston, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Air New Zealand includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, United Airlines includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, and Lufthansa includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying to Houston

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Houston? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 669 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.4Entertainment
7.5Food
Airline reviews

Premium economy seats and food we're very nice although the price could be more affordable so we can do it more often.

10.0 ExcellentSharon, Sept 2026
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Premium economy seats and food we're very nice although the price could be more affordable so we can do it more often.

mechanical issue, so delayed take-off (hence the low boarding rating) and made a number of people miss their connecting flight. Also took a long time to get our checked baggage. I luckily made mine with 5 minutes to spare, but it was nerve-racking.

Time to upgrade those planes so you can provide first class.

A better selection of entertainment would have been nice. I found nothing that appealed to me as a middle-aged traveler. The flight attendants were gracious, helpful, and attentive. It also would have been nice to have more bathrooms as the flight was full and the plane was big.

The Premium Economy seats were very comfortable and the food was quite tasty. I did not use the entertainment system, but I was able to charge my phone and tablet with the seatback connection.

Air New Zealand over sold our flight and tried to bump us to yesterday. After several calls we got booked to United about 6 hrs before our original flight. No apologies!

Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

USB charging ports did not work on any of Air New Zealand flights

Liked the non-stop option, can always use more leg room!

The recline on the seat in front of me came back so that I was staring at the top of the man’s head in front of me the whole trip. He refused to bring his seat back up twice every time he was instructed to do so and only relented when he had a tray of good in front of him. And then right back in my lap!!! Horrible man!! I complained to the staff multiple times, but no one would address the issue. Otherwise, it would have been a perfect flight.

Having the computer outage compounded by delayed takeoff while waiting for aircrew (who were also delayed) resulted in me missing my int’l flight

Great food and good entertainment options for the long flight.

On the Qantas flight, I could barely hear some of the announcements. It was better when I could read them on the screen.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

Basic airline, aircraft and service. AA gets you from point A to B. My flight was delayed by 2 hours too.

My flight from Dallas to Sydney was cancelled. My entire trip was rerouted to include the following: Hartford to Washington DC Washington DC to JFK JFK to Auckland Auckland to Christchurch I paid for an aisle seat on the flight to Auckland and was asked if I would take a window seat to accommodate a family. The agent at the podium failed to mention that the family had a 3 month old baby and that a bassinet would be used during the 16 hour flight. The only way I could get out of my seat was to crawl under the bassinet of the sleeping baby. I think it is wrong that I was no given the choice to sit in another seat, that the agent knew what she was doing and chose to not properly disclose my seating arrangement. Terrible treatment.

We were upgraded and after just a short delay in attending to a safety check we were on our way. Would definately fly Qantas International on their Dreamliner again.

Complaint is with American Airlines which delayed our flight from salt lake to Dallas reaulting in us missing our connection to Brisbane. Had to spend 24 hours in Dallas to wait for the next flight. Awful experience and ruined my wife’s birthday.

Good communication regarding any updates time of flight and flight delayed. The fight was delayed by two and half hours at eleventh hour. That was unexpected, especially when you international passenger.

The service was excellent. The quarters were a little cramped in Economy, and we had to exist there for 18 hours.

Flight was on time, clean, etc. Despite connecting to your wi fi I was unable to use your app to watch entertainment.

Nothing, it was a fraudulent transaction. You probably should have caught that.

Flight was 2.5 late. Maybe not United’s fault but late none the less. We were late as well on the first leg. WiFi quit working with an hour left.

Flight staff and all was fine. Food always sucks on planes so nothing new.

Wonderful flight! The crew was good, check-in was good and orderly and the flight was uneventful and good.

The international portion was good. Food and beverage options were good. The sustainable wooden eatery was less than desirable. Your Star Alliance partner ANA provided real silverware. I'm 6'3" & 198 lbs and felt cramped in the exit row. How can that be? Flight attendant all had a pleasant disposition which is always good.

The staff were polite and professional. I found the boarding for First Class Business customers not great. They didn't offer me pre- boarding. Just regular zone 1 boarding which didn't feel great. On board and throughout all of our United Flights we found the staff wonderful. We'll definitely fly United again.

Boarded from a very small gate at LAX. Staff at gate had us line up, then waited 25 minutes to board without a word of explanation. Plane arrived on time then waited 20 minutes for a plane to vacate our gate. Majority of bags arrived after 15 minutes but it took an hour for a small number of remaining bags to be off-loaded despite my “priority” bag tag.

The boarding process on the departure from LA was rather slow even though I was in Group 1. For first class, I was not expecting to have to pay for Wi-fi but I did and then the wi-fi was spotty. The entree was surprisingly good and so that was a pleasant surprise. However, once I got to Houston, it was terrible. Unfortunately there was bad weather but the constant gate changes for my connecting flight was difficult to manage due to having to navigate back and forth between different terminals.

This flight was a code share on Air New Zealand.

Little communication with passengers after sitting over 1 hour for a maintenance issue Then we had to deplane- no crew communication Poor gate information after deplaned WiFi would not connect AT ALL

Hey as long as you bring me back to earth in one piece I’m good! Otherwise great flight smooth take off and landing good staff Only thing is the staff at the back of the aircraft chatters a lot it’s annoying at times but I’ll let that go because they are very sweet overall.

Wifi was good on the flight from DCA to Dallas and terrible on the flight from Dallas to Tucson. The forward head in the flight from Dallas to Tucson was putrid smelling entirely urine soaked. The flight from DCA to Dallas was delayed by almost 30 min with a plane change.

Flight was good, little delayed because of busy plane traffic

The plane was very creaky and lots of ringing. Plane was dirty and dingy. I couldn't hear the captain's announcements from the flight deck. Not sure if it was the captain or the audio equipment, but good thing there wasn't an emergency where we needed clear instructions. The overhead compartments were clearly full, but the flight crew allowed people to stand in the back with their carry on luggage. Then after everyone boarded, they had to go to the front to gate check their luggage because there was no room for their bags and then they returned to their seats...such a waste of time when clearly the overhead compartments were full when they originally boarded.

I booked an aisle seat and was given a middle. At 6'4" 230lbs, it is not ideal to fly in the middle row for myself and passengers.

Awful. We had an 8 hour mechanical delay- no vouchers and no kind/courtesy/professional representatives in the entire airport. Not only was it a terrible experience for both my 7 year old and myself, I still have not heard back from American about how they’re going to correct it- I’ve sent 2 or 3 emails about our experience- which was just awful. Not to mention according to national traveling laws, we should be reimbursed… but of course they’re not responding.

Overall it was good but not great. The aircraft was an old and seats didn’t recline in business class unless you kept playing around with it.

The plane was subbed for another last minute, the gate was changed last minute. Could live with that but we boarded and there was a delay which totaled an hour in the end. There was a technical issue which meant wheels needed to remain out for ten mins after take off. My USB phone charger was broken as was the headphone jack which meant I could t enjoy the IFE and could use my phone after a few hours. Even the map function on the plane failed to work after a few hours.

The flight was delayed and we were told the airplane is on its way to the gate from the hangar. We were told this for 2 hours and the flight was continually delayed in ~30 minute increments. Then we ended up having a new airplane. The issue wasn’t clearly communicated and it left everyone feeling confused about when we would actually be leaving. Whenever they communicated a new boarding time it felt arbitrary and random. The boarding process was a mess and disorganized, which made it last longer than necessary. Landing was rough. Seats were uncomfortable.

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