Cheap flights from George Bush Intcntl (IAH) to Tunisia from $361

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
IAH — TUN
May 21 — May 281

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Tunisia?

Find a great deal and save up to 130% by booking at least 33 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Tunisia within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,335.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Tunisia?

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Tunisia from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport. Prices for February average $1,176 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $844. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a February flight can save you 29% on your journey compared to booking in June

When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Tunisia (IAH - TN)?

When flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Tunisia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap Delta flights from George Bush Intcntl to Tunisia

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between George Bush Intcntl and Tunisia. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest Delta flights we've detected traveling from Houston to Tunisia. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Sun 6/163:50 pmIAH - TUN
1 stop12h 50mDelta
Wed 6/265:30 amTUN - IAH
1 stop14h 05mDelta
Deal found 5/15$1,204
Sun 6/1610:54 amIAH - TUN
2 stops17h 46mDelta
Wed 6/265:30 amTUN - IAH
1 stop14h 05mDelta
Deal found 5/15$1,208
Thu 6/63:50 pmIAH - TUN
1 stop12h 50mDelta
Thu 6/205:30 amTUN - IAH
1 stop14h 05mDelta
Deal found 5/15$1,254
Thu 6/66:00 amIAH - TUN
2 stops22h 40mDelta
Thu 6/205:30 amTUN - IAH
1 stop14h 05mDelta
Deal found 5/15$1,258
Thu 6/61:50 pmIAH - TUN
2 stops21h 55mDelta
Thu 6/205:30 amTUN - IAH
2 stops22h 39mDelta
Deal found 5/15$1,268
Wed 7/1012:54 pmIAH - TUN
2 stops15h 46mDelta
Wed 7/175:30 amTUN - IAH
2 stops23h 26mDelta
Deal found 5/15$1,301
Fri 8/3011:30 amIAH - TUN
2 stops17h 10mDelta
Sun 9/155:30 amTUN - IAH
2 stops22h 50mDelta
Deal found 5/15$1,313
Wed 6/193:50 pmIAH - TUN
1 stop12h 50mDelta
Wed 8/145:30 amTUN - IAH
1 stop14h 05mDelta
Deal found 5/15$1,493
Sun 6/1610:54 amIAH - TUN
2 stops17h 46mDelta
Fri 8/911:45 amTUN - IAH
2 stops18h 16mDelta
Deal found 5/14$1,508

Cheap Turkish Airlines flights from George Bush Intcntl to Tunisia

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Turkish Airlines for the route between George Bush Intcntl and Tunisia. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Turkish Airlines flights from Houston to Tunisia. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Tue 9/108:55 pmIAH - TUN
1 stop19h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/305:15 pmTUN - IAH
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,038
Fri 8/308:55 pmIAH - TUN
1 stop30h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sun 9/1511:35 pmTUN - IAH
1 stop19h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,174
Tue 7/308:55 pmIAH - TUN
1 stop37h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sun 8/185:15 pmTUN - IAH
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,257
Wed 7/102:30 pmIAH - TUN
1 stop36h 35mTurkish Airlines
Wed 7/1711:35 pmTUN - IAH
1 stop25h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,347
Mon 7/19:00 pmIAH - TUN
1 stop37h 15mTurkish Airlines
Mon 7/1511:35 pmTUN - IAH
1 stop25h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,402
Fri 5/248:55 pmIAH - TUN
1 stop19h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sun 6/95:15 pmTUN - IAH
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,765

Cheap George Bush Intcntl to Tunisia flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from George Bush Intcntl to Tunisia specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Prices were last updated on May 16, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Houston to Tunisia in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sun 6/168:00 amIAH - TUN
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/251:50 amTUN - IAH
2 stops25h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,025
Sun 6/1610:26 amIAH - TUN
2 stops30h 59mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/251:50 amTUN - IAH
2 stops25h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,043
Sun 6/168:00 amIAH - TUN
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/265:00 amTUN - IAH
2 stops33h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,062
Sun 6/1610:26 amIAH - TUN
2 stops30h 59mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/265:00 amTUN - IAH
2 stops33h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,064
Sun 6/1610:26 amIAH - TUN
3 stops24h 34mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/251:50 amTUN - IAH
2 stops25h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,069
Sun 6/1610:26 amIAH - TUN
2 stops30h 59mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/265:00 amTUN - IAH
3 stops41h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,078
Sun 6/1610:26 amIAH - TUN
3 stops24h 34mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/265:00 amTUN - IAH
3 stops41h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,095
Sun 6/168:00 amIAH - TUN
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/265:00 amTUN - IAH
3 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,097
Sun 6/1610:26 amIAH - TUN
3 stops24h 34mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/251:50 amTUN - IAH
2 stops25h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,108

George Bush Intcntl to Tunisia 2024 flight deals

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Check out some of the best flight deals from Houston to Tunisia in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sun 6/168:00 amIAH - TUN
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/251:50 amTUN - IAH
2 stops25h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,025
Sun 6/1610:26 amIAH - TUN
2 stops30h 59mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/251:50 amTUN - IAH
2 stops25h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,043
Sun 6/168:00 amIAH - TUN
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/265:00 amTUN - IAH
2 stops33h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,062
Sun 6/1610:26 amIAH - TUN
2 stops30h 59mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/265:00 amTUN - IAH
2 stops33h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,064
Sun 6/1610:26 amIAH - TUN
3 stops24h 34mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/251:50 amTUN - IAH
2 stops25h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,069
Sun 6/1610:26 amIAH - TUN
2 stops30h 59mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/265:00 amTUN - IAH
3 stops41h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,078
Sun 6/1610:26 amIAH - TUN
3 stops24h 34mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/265:00 amTUN - IAH
3 stops41h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,095
Sun 6/168:00 amIAH - TUN
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/265:00 amTUN - IAH
3 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,097
Sun 6/1610:26 amIAH - TUN
3 stops24h 34mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/251:50 amTUN - IAH
2 stops25h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,108

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Consider one of these great deals we found on last-minute flights from Houston to Tunisia. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
Fri 5/2410:47 amIAH - TUN
2 stops25h 03mDelta
Sun 6/95:30 amTUN - IAH
1 stop14h 05mDelta
Deal found 5/15$1,748
Fri 5/244:50 pmIAH - TUN
2 stops17h 35mLufthansa
Sat 6/81:50 amTUN - IAH
1 stop17h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 5/15$1,750
Fri 5/2410:47 amIAH - TUN
2 stops25h 03mDelta
Sun 6/95:30 amTUN - IAH
2 stops22h 39mDelta
Deal found 5/15$1,758
Fri 5/248:55 pmIAH - TUN
1 stop19h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sun 6/95:15 pmTUN - IAH
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,765
Fri 5/244:50 pmIAH - TUN
2 stops17h 35mLufthansa
Sat 6/81:50 amTUN - IAH
2 stops28h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 5/15$1,778
Fri 5/244:30 pmIAH - TUN
1 stop17h 55mLufthansa
Sat 6/81:50 amTUN - IAH
1 stop17h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 5/15$1,930

One-way flights to Tunisia from George Bush Intcntl

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Users in need of a one-way flight from Houston to Tunisia can choose from these deals. Users can also find round-trip Houston to Tunisia flights by using the search form above.
Tue 10/2911:13 amIAH - TUN
3 stops43h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$361
Tue 11/511:13 amIAH - TUN
2 stops38h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$378
Tue 10/294:01 pmIAH - TUN
2 stops18h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$401
Sun 7/1410:52 amIAH - TUN
3 stops54h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$514
Sun 7/147:32 pmIAH - TUN
2 stops45h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$531
Tue 5/288:00 amIAH - TUN
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$548
Tue 5/288:00 amIAH - TUN
3 stops46h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$552
Sun 6/96:20 amIAH - TUN
3 stops48h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$565
Sun 6/95:20 pmIAH - TUN
2 stops48h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$601

Find flights from George Bush Intcntl to Tunisia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from George Bush Intcntl to Tunisia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.

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Houston George Bush IntcntlTunis Carthage

IAH - TUN

IAHTUN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 6/16

2 stops30h 59m

Tunis Carthage

Tue 6/25

2 stops25h 41m

$1,009

Houston George Bush IntcntlTunis Carthage

IAH - TUN

IAHTUN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 6/16

3 stops24h 34m

Tunis Carthage

Tue 6/25

2 stops25h 41m

$1,030

Houston George Bush IntcntlTunis Carthage

IAH - TUN

IAHTUN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 6/16

2 stops30h 59m

Tunis Carthage

Wed 6/26

2 stops33h 34m

$1,031

Houston George Bush IntcntlTunis Carthage

IAH - TUN

IAHTUN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 9/10

1 stop19h 45m

Tunis Carthage

Mon 9/30

1 stop31h 55m

$1,038

Houston George Bush IntcntlTunis Carthage

IAH - TUN

IAHTUN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 9/10

2 stops17h 50m

Tunis Carthage

Mon 9/30

1 stop24h 50m

$1,198

Houston George Bush IntcntlTunis Carthage

IAH - TUN

IAHTUN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 6/16

1 stop12h 50m

Tunis Carthage

Wed 6/26

1 stop14h 05m

$1,204

Houston George Bush IntcntlTunis Carthage

IAH - TUN

IAHTUN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 9/10

1 stop13h 20m

Tunis Carthage

Sun 9/29

1 stop17h 45m

$1,242

Houston George Bush IntcntlTunis Carthage

IAH - TUN

IAHTUN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 7/10

2 stops21h 50m

Tunis Carthage

Wed 7/17

2 stops53h 26m

$1,291

Houston George Bush IntcntlTunis Carthage

IAH - TUN

IAHTUN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 6/18

2 stops20h 25m

Tunis Carthage

Tue 8/6

2 stops24h 40m

$1,522

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Reviews of airlines servicing Tunisia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tunisia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Tunisia. Reviews last updated May 16, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Turkish Airlines and Air France from Houston to Tunisia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.9
Good
1,568 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.6
Good
1,764 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.4
Good
3,707 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.0
Good
6,947 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

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    This is defined as Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) and Tunis Carthage Airport (TUN). Codes like Tunis Carthage Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Houmt Souk Melita Airport (DJE), Monastir Habib Bourguiba Airport (MIR), Sfax El Maou Airport (SFA), Enfidha-Hammamet Int Airport (NBE), Tozeur Airport (TOE) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

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