Dallas to Houston: Energy Business Travel Hub
The Texas energy corridor's busiest route. Over 150 weekly flights connect Dallas to Houston, with fares from $49 one-way. Essential for oil & gas professionals, conference attendees, and business travelers.
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Good Price Range for Dallas → Houston
Excellent Deal
$49-89
One-way advance purchase
Business Flexible
$120-180
Refundable/changeable tickets
Conference Week
$250-400
OTC, CERAWeek pricing
Houston Energy Corridor Companies
- • ConocoPhillips: 600 N Dairy Ashford
- • BP America: 501 Westlake Park Blvd
- • Citgo: 1293 Eldridge Parkway
- • Shell: 150 N Dairy Ashford
- • Equinor: 2107 CityWest Blvd
- • McDermott: 757 N Eldridge
- • NOV: 10353 Richmond Ave
- • Wood Group: 15115 Park Row
Airlines & Flight Options (Which Airport to Choose)
Love Field (DAL) → Hobby (HOU)
Southwest Airlines
20+ daily nonstops (1 hr 12 min)
- • First flight: 5:55 AM
- • Last flight: 9:50 PM
- • Free 2 checked bags
- • No change fees
- • Companion Pass eligible
DFW → IAH (Bush Intercontinental)
American Airlines
Multiple daily flights
First Class available
United Airlines
IAH hub connections
Speed Wi-Fi available
Airport Strategy for Business Travelers:
- • Energy Corridor meetings: Fly into IAH (30 min to offices)
- • Downtown Houston: Either airport works (both ~30 min)
- • North Dallas residents: Love Field saves 30+ minutes
- • International connections: IAH offers more global options
2025 Houston Energy Conference Calendar
NAPE Summit - February
North America's marketplace for prospect and producing deals. Book flights 6 weeks early.
CERAWeek - March 10-14
10,000+ energy executives attend. Hotels and flights triple in price. Book by January.
OTC (Offshore Technology Conference) - May
50,000+ attendees, 2,000+ exhibitors. Biggest price spikes of the year. Book early or pay 3x.
World Petroleum Congress & ILTA - Throughout Year
Multiple smaller conferences drive steady business travel demand year-round.
Energy Sector Travel Hacks
- 1Monday morning strategy: Sunday evening flights are 40% cheaper than Monday 6 AM
- 2Conference hack: Fly Tuesday for Thursday events to save 50%+
- 3Status match: United/American often match Southwest A-List for energy professionals
- 4Alternative during OTC: Fly to Austin + drive saves $200-300
Recent Dallas-Houston Deal Patterns
Examples of deals we've tracked (prices vary by date):
- • Southwest Tuesday/Wednesday sales: $49-59 one-way
- • American Basic Economy: $89 advance purchase
- • United last-minute business fares: $180-220
- • Conference week pricing: $350+ one-way during OTC
Note: Energy corridor business travel maintains strong demand year-round.
FAQs
What's the best airport for Houston's Energy Corridor?
George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is closest to the Energy Corridor, about 30 minutes via I-10. Hobby Airport (HOU) is 45+ minutes away. For BP, ConocoPhillips, and Citgo offices, IAH is the clear choice.
How many flights operate between Dallas and Houston daily?
Over 30 daily flights connect Dallas and Houston across all airlines. Southwest offers 20+ daily flights from Love Field to Hobby, while American and United connect DFW to IAH with multiple daily options.
When do Houston energy conferences spike flight prices?
Major price spikes occur during OTC (May), CERAWeek (March), NAPE Summit (February), and World Petroleum Congress events. Book 6-8 weeks early or expect to pay 2-3x normal rates.
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