{"response": {"Key": "MCO-IAH", "orig": {"code": "MCO", "type": "airport", "city": "Orlando", "fullCity": "Orlando, Florida", "airport": "Orlando Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "IAH", "type": "airport", "city": "Houston", "fullCity": "Houston, Texas", "airport": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "What is the typical flight duration from Orlando to Houston?", "answer": "The flight from Orlando to Houston is about 850 miles and typically takes 2 hours and 39 minutes nonstop. The return trip is slightly shorter at 2 hours and 31 minutes, a difference of just 8 minutes, so both directions are essentially the same.", "methodology": "Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": ["flight_schedule"]}, "q1": {"question": "Are there any direct flights from Orlando to Houston?", "answer": "Yes, United and Frontier both fly nonstop from Orlando (MCO) to Houston (IAH), every day of the week. United runs up to 20 daily departures (about 134 per week) with a typical flight time of 2 hours 38 minutes, while Frontier offers three daily flights (11 per week) taking about 2 hours 49 minutes.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": ["route_airlines", "flight_schedule"]}, "q3": {"question": "What are the ground transportation options in Houston?", "answer": "At IAH, taxis, ride-share services like Uber and Lyft, shuttles, limousines, rental cars, and the METRO 500 Downtown Direct bus all connect to Houston. Ride-share is the most popular option for its convenience and availability, while the 500 bus is the cheapest at about $1.25 and takes roughly 45–60 minutes to downtown. Taxis offer flat-rate zones to key areas, and rental cars are a five-minute shuttle ride from the terminals. For speed, ride-share or taxi is typically fastest, but the bus is a reliable budget choice.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah", "title": "IAH Houston Airport | George Bush Intercontinental", "time_published": "2026-06-23T05:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/ground-transportation/", "title": "Ground Transportation | Airport Taxi, Uber, Lyft, Shuttle & Rent Car Houston", "time_published": "2026-01-23T19:44:20Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George%20Bush%20Intercontinental%20Airport", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T12:20:43Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/?diff=597698305", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport: Difference between revisions - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2014-03-01T18:21:06Z"}, {"url": "https://faa.gov/regulations_policies/orders_notices/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/1023367", "title": "Notice JO 7110.659 - Non-Intersecting Converging Runway Operations for George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport Traffic Control Tower and Houston Intercontinental Terminal Radar Approach Control (", "time_published": "2026-04-10T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Orlando to Houston?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Orlando to Houston are October, August, and April, with average fares around $180, $221, and $223 respectively. The most expensive months are June, November, and July, where average fares can reach $332, $294, and $277.", "methodology": "This 'good deal' estimate shows a representative best price for each departure date across roughly a 12-month window (about 3 months back and 9 months forward). It is built from real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, accumulated into a price history for each departure date. Rather than weighting all of that history equally, we apply exponential time decay so recent prices dominate — a price seen yesterday counts almost in full, one from about a month ago roughly a third, and prices from a few months back very little — giving a figure that tracks today's market instead of a stale long-run average. Clear price outliers are removed before any calculation, departure dates with no observations are filled in from nearby dates, and the resulting curve is lightly smoothed so it reads as a clean seasonal trend rather than day-to-day noise.", "toolsUsed": ["seasonal_prices"]}, "q5": {"question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Orlando to Houston?", "answer": "For flights from Orlando to Houston, the best fares are typically found when booking 3 to 6 weeks ahead, with the absolute lowest around 25 days out at about $101. During summer and major holidays, demand pushes prices higher, so aiming for the earlier side of that window or slightly beyond 6 weeks can help secure a better deal.", "methodology": "This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row.", "toolsUsed": ["booking_timing"]}, "q6": {"question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Orlando to Houston?", "answer": "No nonstop red-eye flights operate from Orlando to Houston. Connecting itineraries whose long leg is an overnight flight are available: one via Atlanta on Frontier, with the overnight leg departing Atlanta at 9:00 PM and arriving Houston at 10:14 PM the same night, and another via Fort Lauderdale on JetBlue, departing Fort Lauderdale at 9:00 PM and arriving Houston at 10:59 PM the same night.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": ["redeye_flights"]}, "q7": {"question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Orlando to Houston?", "answer": "United Airlines and Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Orlando to Houston. United operates up to 134 weekly flights, while Frontier offers 11 flights per week. Both carriers serve the route daily with multiple departure times throughout the day.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": ["route_airlines"]}, "q8": {"question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Orlando and Houston?", "answer": "Common layover cities include Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, and Miami. Atlanta offers the most frequencies and efficient connections, Charlotte provides a compact, easy-to-navigate terminal, Dallas serves as a major hub for multiple carriers, and Miami adds a slight southern routing but can keep total travel time competitive."}, "q9": {"question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Orlando to Houston?", "answer": "On the Orlando-to-Houston route, Frontier posts an on-time departure rate around 80% with virtually no cancellations, while United's departures are on time about 79% of the time with a cancellation rate under 1%.", "methodology": "Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": ["flight_schedule"]}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Houston?", "answer": "March to May and October to November offer mild temperatures and lower humidity, avoiding summer heat and crowds."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Orlando to Houston?", "answer": "For domestic U.S. flights, bring a Real ID or passport, ensure the name matches your ticket and carry payment for baggage and any required health documents."}, "q12": {"question": "Which airport should I use in Houston?", "answer": "George Bush Intercontinental is the primary international hub, located about 23 miles north of downtown. William P. Hobby Airport is closer to the city center and serves primarily domestic low-cost and Southwest Airlines flights."}, "q14": {"question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Houston airport?", "answer": "The Houston Airport Marriott is the only on-site hotel at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, located between Terminals B and C and accessible via the complimentary underground Subway train or a walkable tunnel. No capsule hotels or sleeping pods are available inside the terminals. Nearby off-airport hotels, such as the Sheraton North Houston, offer free shuttle service.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah", "title": "IAH Houston Airport | George Bush Intercontinental", "time_published": "2026-06-23T05:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/houston-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Houston Airport Guide (IAH) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-08-25T14:40:18Z"}, {"url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/hougi-sheraton-north-houston-at-george-bush-intercontinental/overview/", "title": "Houston IAH Airport Hotels | Sheraton North Houston", "time_published": "2024-10-11T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/hougi-sheraton-north-houston-at-george-bush-intercontinental/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0", "title": "Houston IAH Airport Hotels | Sheraton North Houston", "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George%20Bush%20Intercontinental%20Airport", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T12:20:43Z"}, {"url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/hotels", "title": "Houston Airport Marriott", "time_published": "2026-01-23T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q15": {"question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at George Bush Intercontinental Airport?", "answer": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) offers currency exchange through ICE Currency Services with locations in Terminals A, C, D, and E, both pre- and post-security. Prayer rooms and an interfaith chapel are available: the chapel is in Terminal C, and additional prayer rooms are located in Terminals D and E. Free Wi‑Fi is provided throughout all terminals under the network name 'Free IAH Wi‑Fi'.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah", "title": "IAH Houston Airport | George Bush Intercontinental", "time_published": "2026-06-23T05:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/related-content/a-first-time-travelers-guide-to-houstons-bush-airport", "title": "How to Navigate IAH Airport: A First-Time Traveler’s Guide to Houston’s Bush Airport", "time_published": "2026-01-23T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George%20Bush%20Intercontinental%20Airport", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T12:20:43Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/?diff=597698305", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport: Difference between revisions - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2014-03-01T18:21:06Z"}, {"url": "https://nfdc.faa.gov/nfdcApps/services/ajv5/airportDisplay.jsp?airportId=IAH", "title": "GEORGE BUSH INTCNTL/HOUSTON", "time_published": "2000-01-01T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q17": {"question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Orlando to Houston?", "answer": "Nonstop flights from Orlando to Houston are typically operated with Boeing 737-900s, Boeing 737-800s, and Boeing 737 MAX 9s, though some aircraft are unspecified and the exact type can vary by day and airline. On connecting itineraries, common aircraft include Airbus A321-100s, Boeing 737-800s, and Boeing 737 MAX 8s, with regional jets like the Canadair Regional Jet 700 and 900 also appearing. Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these routes.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": ["route_aircraft"]}, "q18": {"question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Orlando to Houston?", "answer": "United Airlines (Star Alliance) and Frontier (unaffiliated) are the nonstop carriers on Orlando–Houston; other alliances may serve the route via connections.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": ["route_airlines"]}, "q20": {"question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Orlando?", "answer": "Orlando International Airport offers several lounge options across its terminals. The Delta Sky Club is located in Terminal B, Airside 4, accessible to Delta One, SkyTeam premium cabin passengers, and Sky Club members. There are two locations of The Club MCO, one in Terminal A, Airside 1 (Gates 1–29) and another in Terminal B, Airside 4, both accepting Priority Pass, LoungeKey, and day pass guests, featuring complimentary drinks and a children’s play area. Terminal C houses a Plaza Premium Lounge, also open to Priority Pass members and day pass visitors, with a spa available for refreshment. All lounges are located post-security, and access may be limited to a few hours before departure.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MCO", "title": "American Express Lounges at Orlando International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png"}, {"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-ca/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/MCO", "title": "American Express Lounges at Orlando International Airport | Amex CA", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png"}, {"url": "https://www.orlandoairports.net/", "title": "Orlando International Airport (MCO)", "time_published": "2026-07-20T08:27:21Z"}, {"url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/orlando-international", "title": "Orlando International Airport MCO Lounges - MCO Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://my.prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c"}, {"url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/orlando-international/mco2-the-club-mco-gates-1-29", "title": "The Club MCO (Gates 1-29) MCO AIRPORT Terminal A Concourse 1 Orlando International | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q21": {"question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Orlando to Houston?", "answer": "Baggage allowance varies by airline and fare on Orlando–Houston flights. Basic economy tickets are restrictive and may not include a checked bag, though a carry‑on is often permitted. Standard economy fares typically include one checked bag and a carry‑on."}, "q22": {"question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Orlando to Houston?", "answer": "On flights from Orlando to Houston, you can typically find Economy and a domestic First Class with larger recliners, but flat-bed Business and Premium Economy are not common on this route."}, "q23": {"question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Same‑day changes and standby depend on the airline and fare class, with flexible and premium cabins offering the most options while basic economy tickets rarely allow them."}}}}