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How much do flights to Houston cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£95

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£369

Cheapest round-trip

£214

Average round-trip

£388

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Houston airports to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: METRO bus routes.

Houston is served by two major airports offering various airport transfers to city center destinations. George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) lies 37 km north of downtown Houston, while William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is located 18 km southeast of the city center. Transport options include METRO buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, private transfers, and rental cars. Houston does not have direct rail service from either airport to downtown, so ground transportation relies primarily on road-based options. Journey times vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, particularly during rush hours.

How to get from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Houston?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

60-90 min

$1.25; exact fare required

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-60 min

$55 – $80; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-60 min

$35 – $70; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

30-55 min

$70 – $120; pre-booked; fixed rate

by reservation (traffic dependent)

groups and families

How to get from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Houston?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

40-60 min

$1.25; exact fare required

every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-40 min

$30 – $50; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-40 min

$20 – $45; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

20-40 min

$40 – $100; per day; varies by provider

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Houston does not have direct rail service from airports to downtown; all transfers are road-based.
  • METRO buses require exact fare; consider purchasing a METRO Q Fare Card for convenience.
  • Ride-hailing pickup zones are designated at both airports; follow signage upon arrival.
  • Traffic on I-45 and US-59 can significantly affect journey times, especially during rush hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Houston

Depart from
Des Moines International
Arrive to
George Bush Intercontinental
Average flights per week
199
Flight distance
1294 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Des Moines to Houston in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 28.09Tue 29.09Wed 30.09Thu 01.10Fri 02.10Sat 03.10Sun 04.10
United Airlines
---------------22
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Saturday 2 flights
AirlineMon 05.10Tue 06.10Wed 07.10Thu 08.10Fri 09.10Sat 10.10Sun 11.10
United Airlines
212222---
Weekly flights: 11 totalDaily flights: 1.57 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 12.10Tue 13.10Wed 14.10Thu 15.10Fri 16.10Sat 17.10Sun 18.10
United Airlines
2---22---21
Weekly flights: 9 totalDaily flights: 1.29 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 19.10Tue 20.10Wed 21.10Thu 22.10Fri 23.10Sat 24.10Sun 25.10
United Airlines
2---1---2---2
Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Des Moines to Houston

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
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United AirlinesUALUANo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
WestJetWJAWSNo
Air CanadaACAACYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Houston

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January16°C8°C
February18°C10°C
March22°C13°C
April26°C17°C
May29°C21°C
June33°C24°C
July33°C25°C
August34°C25°C
September32°C23°C
October28°C18°C
November22°C13°C
December18°C10°C
Hottest Month
34°C
August
Coldest month
8°C
January
Sunny days
272
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
2 Oct
83%
32°C24°C
9 Oct
11%
30°C23°C
Saturday
3 Oct
79%
31°C24°C
10 Oct
78%
26°C22°C
Sunday
4 Oct
19%
28°C23°C
11 Oct
93%
25°C22°C
Monday
5 Oct
12%
33°C24°C
12 Oct
82%
31°C25°C
Tuesday
6 Oct
33°C23°C
13 Oct
26°C20°C
Wednesday
7 Oct
33°C23°C
14 Oct
25°C16°C
Thursday
8 Oct
31°C23°C
15 Oct
27°C17°C
Book your trip to arrive at George Bush Intercontinental, or William P. Hobby. The distance between Des Moines and Houston is 1294 km. The most popular airlines for this route are United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, WestJet, and Air Canada. Des Moines and Houston have 199 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Des Moines to Houston?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Des Moines and Houston takes around 2.4 hours.

What is the flight distance between Des Moines and Houston?

The flight distance between Des Moines and Houston is 1294 km.

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Des Moines and Houston?

Several carriers operate flights between Des Moines and Houston. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines.

What are the most popular routes to and from Des Moines?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Des Moines and Las Vegas, Nashville, Phoenix, Istanbul, Austin, Santa Ana, Orlando, Guadalajara, Tampa, Sarasota, Shanghai, Winnipeg, Montreal, Kathmandu, Punta Gorda, Malé, Boston, Monrovia, Mexico City, Vancouver.

What are the most popular routes to and from Houston?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Houston and London, Calgary, Mexico City, Toronto, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, Manchester, Orlando, Las Vegas, Guadalajara, Bogotá, Vancouver, San Diego, Edinburgh, Denver, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Miami.

What airports are near Des Moines?

The main airport in Des Moines is Des Moines International. It is also served by Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Southeast Iowa Regional, Waterloo Regional, Fort Dodge Regional, Mason City Municipal, Sioux Gateway.

What airports are near Houston?

The main airport in Houston is George Bush Intercontinental. It is also served by Austin–Bergstrom International, Lake Charles Regional, Easterwood, Jack Brooks Regional, Victoria Regional.

Which airlines fly between Des Moines and Houston?

Currently, you can fly between Des Moines and Houston with United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, WestJet, Air Canada.

When’s the best time to travel between Des Moines and Houston?

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