{ "response": { "Key": "HOU-SEA", "orig": { "code": "HOU", "type": "airport", "city": "Houston", "fullCity": "Houston, Texas", "airport": "William P Hobby Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "SEA", "type": "airport", "city": "Seattle", "fullCity": "Seattle, Washington", "airport": "Seattle-Tacoma Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Houston to Seattle?", "answer": "The flight from Houston (HOU) to Seattle (SEA) is about 1,890 miles. Nonstop flights on Southwest typically take 4 hours 40 minutes eastbound, while the return leg is about 4 hours 15 minutes — the westbound flight is roughly 25 minutes longer due to prevailing winds.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances come 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). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Houston to Seattle?", "answer": "Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Houston Hobby to Seattle daily, with up to 14 weekly departures at times ranging from mid-morning to late evening. The typical flight time is around 4 hours 40 minutes, and the return is about 25 minutes shorter. Fares typically start around $228 one-way.", "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 Seattle?", "answer": "At Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, you can reach downtown Seattle via taxi, app-based rideshare (Lyft, Uber, Wingz), public transit including the Link light rail and buses, rental cars, door-to-door shuttles like Premier Airport Shuttle, limos, and courtesy shuttles. The Link light rail is generally the fastest and most-used option for getting to the city center, offering a direct connection from the airport to downtown. Rideshare and taxis are convenient but can be slower during peak traffic. Car rentals are available for those planning to explore beyond the city. The airport's official FlySEA app provides real-time ground transportation information to help you choose.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.portseattle.org/flySEAapp", "title": "FlySEA App | Port of Seattle", "favicon": "https://www.portseattle.org/sites/default/files/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.portseattle.org/sea/ground-transportation/doortodoor", "title": "Door to Door Shuttle | Port of Seattle", "favicon": "https://www.portseattle.org/sites/default/files/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.portseattle.org/places/sea-tac-airport", "title": "Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | Port of Seattle", "favicon": "https://www.portseattle.org/sites/default/files/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.portseattle.org/sea", "title": "Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | Port of Seattle", "favicon": "https://www.portseattle.org/sites/default/files/favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-09-10T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.portseattle.org/sea-tac", "title": "Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | Port of Seattle", "favicon": "https://www.portseattle.org/sites/default/files/favicon.ico" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Seattle?", "answer": "Average fares from Houston to Seattle bottom out around $325 in late January, making it the cheapest stretch to fly. The cheapest months overall are October, January, and February, with average fares around $337, $338, and $351 respectively, while the most expensive period is late June at about $456 on average.", "methodology": "Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.", "toolsUsed": [ "seasonal_prices" ] }, "q5": { "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Houston to Seattle?", "answer": "For flights from Houston (HOU) to Seattle (SEA), the optimal booking window is roughly 4–6 weeks before departure, with an average fare around $296. The absolute cheapest single day to book is about 30 days out, at $292, while last-minute bookings at 0 days can spike to $431. For summer and holiday periods, demand pushes prices up, so aim for the early end of that window or slightly earlier to lock in the best fare.", "methodology": "Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.", "toolsUsed": [ "booking_timing" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Houston to Seattle?", "answer": "No nonstop red-eye flights operate from Houston (HOU) to Seattle (SEA), but connecting itineraries whose long leg is an overnight flight are available: Southwest via Denver, with the DEN→SEA leg departing at 9:05 PM and arriving at 11:05 PM the same night, and Southwest via Chicago Midway, with the MDW→SEA leg departing at 9:00 PM and arriving at 11:35 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 Houston to Seattle?", "answer": "Southwest operates non‑stop flights from Houston Hobby to Seattle, with 14 weekly departures on a daily schedule. The typical median fare on this route is around $439.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come 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 typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of 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 Houston and Seattle?", "answer": "Common layover cities for this domestic route include Denver, Salt Lake City, and Dallas, which offer efficient transfers and frequent connections, keeping total travel time competitive." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Houston to Seattle?", "answer": "On the Houston (HOU) to Seattle (SEA) route, Southwest Airlines' on-time departure rate is 76.5%, with a cancellation rate of 0.0%.", "methodology": "On-time arrival 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; a flight counts as on time when it arrives within 15 minutes of schedule. Carriers are ranked by arrival on-time rate on this route, and the carrier list itself comes 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).", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Seattle?", "answer": "July through September offers the driest, warmest weather and clear skies, avoiding the rainy months." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Houston to Seattle?", "answer": "For domestic flights between Houston and Seattle, bring a Real ID or passport compliant with federal identification standards, have a payment method ready for baggage fees, and carry any required vaccination certificates if applicable." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Seattle?", "answer": "Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is the only commercial airport serving Seattle, located about 14 miles south of downtown with easy light rail access." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to William P Hobby Airport from the city center?", "answer": "William P. Hobby Airport is about 7 miles from downtown Houston. The fastest and most popular option is ride‑share or taxi, with pickup and drop‑off at the terminal curbs. For public transit, METRO Bus 500 provides nonstop service to the George R. Brown Convention Center downtown for $4.50 one way; METRO Bus 40 offers local service. Driving and parking are available at the airport, and shuttle buses serve hotels and off‑airport parking lots.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/hou/ground-transportation/", "title": "HOU Ground Transportation | Airport Shuttle, Taxi, Uber, Lyft & Rent Car Houston" }, { "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/hou/", "title": "HOU Houston Airport | William P. Hobby" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/hou/ground-transportation/shuttles", "title": "Hobby Airport Ground Transportation" }, { "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/hou/airlines/", "title": "HOU Houston Airport | William P. Hobby", "time_published": "2026-06-09T19:32:46Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_P._Hobby_Airport", "title": "William P. Hobby Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-09T04:33:26Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Seattle airport?", "answer": "Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has no transit hotels or airside accommodations, so there is no directly connected or terminal-linked hotel where you can sleep without exiting the secure area. The nearest hotels are within 10 minutes of the airport and include the Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center, which is accessible via skybridge, along with the Skybridge Seattle Airport Hotel, Radisson Hotel Seattle Airport, Spark by Hilton, and Coast Gateway Hotel, several of which offer free shuttles. Overnight guests must leave the secure area and clear security again in the morning.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/seattle-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Seattle Airport Guide (SEA) - 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": "2018-08-08T19:18:01Z" }, { "url": "https://ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/tw/zh/seatac/seaib/hoteldetail", "title": "Seattle Airport Hotel | Holiday Inn Express & Suites Seattle-Sea-Tac Airport", "favicon": "https://digital.ihg.com/is/image/ihg/app-web-chiclet-holidayinnexpress?fmt=png-alpha" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/seata-fairfield-inn-and-suites-seattle-sea-tac-airport/overview/", "title": "Fairfield Inn & Suites Seattle Sea-Tac Airport - Free Shuttle Service", "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://ihg.com/seattle-washington/hotels-near-seattle-tacoma-international", "title": "25 Hotels Near SEA Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA) Airport | IHG", "favicon": "https://digital.ihg.com/is/image/ihg/app-web-chiclet-ihg?fmt=png-alpha" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Seattle-Tacoma Intl Airport?", "answer": "Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has two Interfaith Prayer and Meditation Rooms, located in the A and C Concourses. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the airport, including in The Club at SEA lounges. Currency exchange offices are not mentioned in the available information.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.portseattle.org/services-amenities/airport-lounges", "title": "Lounges at SEA | Port of Seattle", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.portseattle.org/places/sea-tac-airport", "title": "Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | Port of Seattle", "favicon": "https://www.portseattle.org/sites/default/files/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.portseattle.org/page/traveler-updates-and-tips", "title": "Travel Tips for SEA Airport | Port of Seattle", "favicon": "https://www.portseattle.org/sites/default/files/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.portseattle.org/sea-tac", "title": "Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | Port of Seattle", "favicon": "https://www.portseattle.org/sites/default/files/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.portseattle.org/page/printable-airport-directories", "title": "Printable Airport Directories | Port of Seattle", "favicon": "https://www.portseattle.org/sites/default/files/favicon.ico" } ] }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Houston and Seattle airports?", "answer": "At Houston Hobby (HOU), travelers with disabilities can use Aira services for blind/low-vision support, American Sign Language interpretation, companion care restrooms, wheelchair-accessible family restrooms, and a Sunflower lanyard program, with a children's play area in the central concourse. To arrange wheelchair or mobility assistance, contact your airline directly, and TSA Cares can be reached 72 hours in advance for screening support. At Seattle-Tacoma (SEA), the SEA Access program offers wheelchair services, ASL interpretation, two sensory rooms, Sunflower lanyards, and stoma-friendly family restrooms, plus a children's play area and dedicated family travel resources; assistance should be requested through your airline, and TSA Cares is also available 72 hours before travel.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/hou/accessibility/", "title": "HOU Accessibility Services | ADA Accessible Travel at Hobby Airport" }, { "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/hou/visitor-information/services/", "title": "Hobby Airport Visitor Services | Airport Visitor Services HOU" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_P._Hobby_Airport", "title": "William P. 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Hobby", "time_published": "2026-06-09T19:32:46Z" }, { "url": "https://www.portseattle.org/SEAaccess", "title": "Accessibility at SEA Airport | Port of Seattle", "favicon": "https://www.portseattle.org/sites/default/files/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.portseattle.org/page/accessibility-faqs", "title": "Accessibility FAQS | Port of Seattle", "favicon": "https://www.portseattle.org/sites/default/files/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.portseattle.org/page/sea-airport-customer-care-how-get-help-airport", "title": "SEA Airport Customer Care: How to Get Help at the Airport | Port of Seattle", "favicon": "https://www.portseattle.org/sites/default/files/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.portseattle.org/SEA26", "title": "Let’s Play SEA26 at SEA Airport | Port of Seattle", "favicon": "https://www.portseattle.org/sites/default/files/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.portseattle.org/page/sea-visitor-pass-program", "title": "SEA Visitor Pass Program | Port of Seattle", "favicon": "https://www.portseattle.org/sites/default/files/favicon.ico" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Houston to Seattle?", "answer": "Southwest Airlines operates nonstop flights from Houston Hobby to Seattle, using Boeing 737 family aircraft, specifically Boeing 737-700s. No other carriers appear in the schedule data for this route.", "methodology": "Aircraft types come 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). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Houston to Seattle?", "answer": "From Houston Hobby (HOU), Southwest Airlines flies nonstop to Seattle — Southwest is not part of any global alliance. From Houston Intercontinental (IAH), United Airlines (Star Alliance) and Alaska Airlines (oneworld) operate nonstop service. Other alliances may serve the route via connections, but United and Alaska are the only alliance carriers with nonstop flights.", "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 Houston?", "answer": "William P. Hobby Airport does not have any traditional airline lounges. Priority Pass members can instead visit XWELL, a spa experience with massage chairs and hydromassage loungers, or The Chiroport for chiropractic services. There is also a Gameway interactive gaming space for play and reset before your journey.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/william-p-hobby", "title": "William P. Hobby Airport HOU Lounges - HOU Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/william-p-hobby/hou2s-xwell", "title": "XWELL HOU AIRPORT Houston TX William P. Hobby | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" }, { "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/hou/visitor-information/services/", "title": "Hobby Airport Visitor Services | Airport Visitor Services HOU" }, { "url": "https://aa.com/i18n/travelInformation/destinationInformation/hou-airport.jsp", "title": "Houston Hobby, TX (HOU)", "favicon": "https://aa.com/content/images/chrome/rebrand/favicon.png" }, { "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/hou/", "title": "HOU Houston Airport | William P. Hobby" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Houston to Seattle?", "answer": "Baggage rules on this domestic route vary by airline and fare. Basic economy often charges for checked bags, while standard economy may still require a fee. Carry‑on is typically included, but check your fare's specifics." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Houston to Seattle?", "answer": "Flights from Houston to Seattle typically offer Economy and domestic First class with recliner seats; flat-bed Business is rare, and Premium Economy is not common." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Airline policies differ, but flexible and premium fares typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy usually does not." } } } }