- Must visit
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
One of the largest art museums in the United States, with major collections spanning antiquity to contemporary works across multiple campus buildings.
Flights from Salt Lake City, UT to Houston, TX depart on average 67 times per day, taking around 4h 32m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $414 (€336) but you can travel from only $208 (€169) by bus.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:18, the last at 23:49. The fastest flight covers the 1199 miles (1930 km) distance in 3h 1m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1199 miles (1930 km) |
Average flight duration 4h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $414 (€336) |
Flights per day 67 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 3h 1m |
First flight 12:18 AM |
Last flight 11:49 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 42 days |
Cheapest price
$414
Average price
$414
Fastest journey
3 h 7 m
Average duration
3 h 7 m
Flights per day
1
Distance
1930 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Salt Lake City, UT to Houston, TX is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salt Lake City, UT to Houston, TX will cost around $414 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $414.
Of the 1 flights that leave Salt Lake City, UT for Houston, TX onMon, Jun 15, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 15 the direct flights cover the 1930 km distance in an average of 3 h 7 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 3 h 7 m .
On Mon, Jun 15 the longest flights will take 3 h 7 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Salt Lake City, UT to Houston, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $208. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $208, and a train costs an average of $1223.
Distance: 1199 miles (1930 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$495 Average price | $317 Average price Cheapest | $1265 Average price | $293 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 32m Average total duration Fastest 4h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 36h 36m Average total duration 36h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 85h 44m Average total duration 85h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Salt Lake City, UT to Houston, TX:
A bus is $178 (€145) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salt Lake City, UT to Houston, TX costing on average $495 (€402).
A bus is $948 (€769) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salt Lake City, UT to Houston, TX costing on average $1265 (€1027).
Other travel options to Houston, TX take longer:
Bus takes on average 36h 6m.
Train takes on average 85h 14m.
The table below shows live departures for Salt Lake City, UT to Houston, TX flights for today, Sunday, June 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA1287 · UA2127 | 11:13 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 10h25 | 10:38 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1287 · UA2425 | 11:13 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 11h30 | 11:43 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS796 · AS1579 | 11:17 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 11h42 | 11:59 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS796 · AS398 | 11:17 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 18h03 | 6:20 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1178 · UA1954 | 12:36 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 7h14 | 8:50 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1178 · UA2813 | 12:36 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 9h28 | 11:04 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1178 · UA1475 | 12:36 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 7h49 | 9:25 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3117 · AS2313 · AS398 | 12:46 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 16h34 | 6:20 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3117 · AS1420 | 12:46 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 23h49 | 1:35 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3117 · AS2421 · AS398 | 12:46 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 16h34 | 6:20 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3117 · AS430 · AS398 | 12:46 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 16h34 | 6:20 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS664 · AS1579 | 12:51 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 10h08 | 11:59 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS664 · AS438 | 12:51 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 27h25 | 5:16 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS664 · AS398 | 12:51 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 16h29 | 6:20 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA497 | 1:00 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 3h12 | 5:12 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1662 · UA475 | 2:33 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 7h33 | 11:06 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1662 · UA2018 | 2:33 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 6h03 | 9:36 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1662 · UA1585 | 2:33 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 5h22 | 8:55 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3123 · AS1431 · AS398 | 2:39 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 14h41 | 6:20 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3123 · AS417 · AS398 | 2:39 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 14h41 | 6:20 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS734 · AS2372 · AS1420 | 4:00 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 20h35 | 1:35 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS734 · AS438 | 4:00 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 24h16 | 5:16 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS734 · AS2136 · AS1420 | 4:00 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 20h35 | 1:35 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS734 · AS398 | 4:00 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 13h20 | 6:20 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2072 · UA2665 | 4:18 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 7h12 | 12:30 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1955 · UA1702 | 4:21 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 7h38 | 12:59 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5484 · UA491 | 4:42 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 12h30 | 6:12 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5484 · UA1680 | 4:42 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 7h08 | 12:50 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6282 | 5:33 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 3h17 | 9:50 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1910 · UA2419 | 5:57 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 5h02 | 11:59 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1910 · UA1253 | 5:57 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 5h44 | 12:41 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5548 · UA1253 | 6:28 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 5h13 | 12:41 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3280 · AS1420 | 7:39 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 16h56 | 1:35 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3280 · AS2421 · AS398 | 7:39 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 9h41 | 6:20 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3280 · AS2420 · AS438 | 7:39 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 20h37 | 5:16 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3280 · AS2431 · AS438 | 7:39 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 20h37 | 5:16 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3280 · AS499 · AS438 | 7:39 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 20h37 | 5:16 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2097 · UA505 | 8:08 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 8h56 | 6:04 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2097 · UA604 | 8:08 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 9h26 | 6:34 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2097 · UA2179 · UA491 | 8:08 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 9h04 | 6:12 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS719 · AS438 | 8:46 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 19h30 | 5:16 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS719 · AS398 | 8:46 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 8h34 | 6:20 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS719 · AS1579 | 8:46 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 26h13 | 11:59 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS719 · AS2136 · AS1420 | 8:46 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 15h49 | 1:35 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2611 · AA1930 | 11:29 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 8h56 | 9:25 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3070 · AA1918 | 11:56 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 9h32 | 10:28 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA726 · UA1524 | 11:59 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 10h00 | 10:59 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, June 15 | |||||
![]() | 2:00 PM Salt Lake City, UT | 3h07 | 5:07 PM Houston, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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One of the largest art museums in the United States, with major collections spanning antiquity to contemporary works across multiple campus buildings.
A leading science museum known for dinosaur halls, gems and minerals, space science, and popular special exhibitions.
A celebrated free museum with an outstanding collection of modern, surrealist, Byzantine, and tribal art in a quiet campus setting.
A signature urban park with trails, skyline views, public art, and bayou scenery popular for walking, cycling, and photography.
A major central park beside the Museum District, offering gardens, paths, water features, and broad appeal for all visitors.
A dense cultural area that brings together many of the city's leading museums, parks, and walkable attractions.
Slow-smoked beef brisket with a peppery bark, central to Texas barbecue and a must-try in Houston.
Grilled skirt steak served with tortillas and toppings; Houston helped popularize Tex-Mex fajitas across the country.
Soft tacos filled with eggs, potatoes, beans, or bacon, reflecting Houston's everyday Tex-Mex breakfast culture.
Classic upscale steakhouse known for prime beef, polished service, and a traditional fine-dining experience.
Widely respected barbecue spot known for expertly smoked brisket, ribs, and classic Texas sides in a casual setting.
Established regional Mexican restaurant offering refined cooking, strong beverage program, and an elegant Montrose atmosphere.
Houston is moderate for U.S. cities: food and transport are reasonable, while hotels vary by area and season.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up or 10-15% for taxis, and USD 2-5 for hotel staff.
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