$49 Cheap flight deals from Miami (FLL) to Houston (HOU)

Making travel plans can be stressful and time consuming, but Orbitz.com makes it a lot easier. When you're searching for cheap flights from Miami to Houston, check with Orbitz.com before you book your tickets. Orbitz can even help you find discount rates on car rentals and hotel accommodations as well as information about Houston's local attractions, which range from art museums to professional sports.

Miami Information

When leaving Miami, you will depart from the Miami International Airport, which is about 8 miles northwest of downtown. It is host to American Airlines and Delta Airlines, both of which offer flights from Miami to Houston. These airlines' best rates can be found on Orbitz.com. You will have several options for getting to the airport, including taxis, shuttles, and public transportation. American Shuttle has fixed rates, and a ride to the airport from downtown will cost about $10. Taxi rates are also fixed, and a ride from downtown will cost around $22. The Airport Flyer and the Metrobus have a rate of about $2 from downtown but will take a little longer to arrive. The airport has several parking options. Economy parking is available for $8 per day, garage parking is $17 per day, and valet parking will cost $30 per day.

If you need a quick snack or a full meal before your flight, the airport has a variety of restaurants and menu items to tame your hunger. Café Versailles, Island Chicken Grill, Nathan's Hot Dogs, and Shula's Bar & Grill offer a range of items from hot dogs to steaks.

Houston Information

Houston is located in southeastern Texas and is ranked as the fourth-largest city in the United States. It is home to NASA's Johnson Space Center and several Fortune 500 Companies, including AT&T and Exxon Mobil. Houston has a rich history and a thriving cultural scene.

Houston has three major airports: George Bush Intercontinental Airport, William P. Hobby Airport, and Ellington Field. When you book your flight with Orbitz.com, you will land at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, which is 23 miles north of downtown. If you want the freedom of a rental car during you trip, you can prearrange your rental on Orbitz.com with Thrifty, Dollar, Budget, Avis, Hertz, or Advantage. A trip from the airport to downtown with SuperShuttle will cost about $23. Several taxi companies are waiting outside the terminals, and they have a flat rate of $44.50 to downtown.

The best time to visit Houston is during the spring or fall when temperatures average in the 70s and 80s. The summers can get a little warm, with highs in the lower 90s and lows in the mid-70s. Winter temperatures are normally in the mid-60s during the day and fall into the 40s at night. With an average rainfall of more than 7 inches, June is the wettest month of the year. January through April are the driest months, but still they each receive at least 3 inches.

Houston has something everyone will enjoy. Art lovers will enjoy the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts and the Museum of Fine Arts. The kids will stay entertained at the Houston Museum of Natural Science and the Houston Zoo. Don't forget to stop by the Johnson Space Center for a tour of the space program.

Start Planning Your Vacation

Cheap flights from Miami to Houston are waiting to be discovered on Orbitz.com, and you can also find discounts on ground transportation, hotel accommodations, and many of the attractions Houston has to offer. Start planning your vacation to Houston, and save time and money with Orbitz.com.