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Getting from Houston airports to the city center
Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: METRO bus routes.
From George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
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 |
From William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
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
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from San Francisco to Houston in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 09.02 | Tue 10.02 | Wed 11.02 | Thu 12.02 | Fri 13.02 | Sat 14.02 | Sun 15.02 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | 9 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 9 | |
| Weekly flights: 51 total | Daily flights: 7.29 average | Most flights: Wednesday 10 flights |
| Airline | Mon 16.02 | Tue 17.02 | Wed 18.02 | Thu 19.02 | Fri 20.02 | Sat 21.02 | Sun 22.02 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 10 | |
| Weekly flights: 54 total | Daily flights: 7.71 average | Most flights: Wednesday 10 flights |
| Airline | Mon 23.02 | Tue 24.02 | Wed 25.02 | Thu 26.02 | Fri 27.02 | Sat 28.02 | Sun 01.03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | --- | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Weekly flights: 57 total | Daily flights: 8.14 average | Most flights: Monday 10 flights |
| Airline | Mon 02.03 | Tue 03.03 | Wed 04.03 | Thu 05.03 | Fri 06.03 | Sat 07.03 | Sun 08.03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Weekly flights: 64 total | Daily flights: 9.14 average | Most flights: Monday 10 flights |
Check-in for a flight from San Francisco to Houston
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| Spirit Airlines | NKS | NK | No |
| JetBlue Airways | JBU | B6 | No |
| WestJet | WJA | WS | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Houston
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 16°C | 8°C |
| February | 18°C | 10°C |
| March | 22°C | 13°C |
| April | 25°C | 17°C |
| May | 29°C | 21°C |
| June | 33°C | 24°C |
| July | 33°C | 25°C |
| August | 34°C | 25°C |
| September | 31°C | 23°C |
| October | 28°C | 18°C |
| November | 22°C | 13°C |
| December | 18°C | 10°C |
14 day forecast
Houston travel tips
Do not bring a lot of personal belongings to Numbers night club in Houston
You are unlikely to sit in one place at Numbers night club in Houston when the greatest hits of the 80s and 90s sound. There are no lockers to leave your staff in while dancing on the floor. Do not take a lot of them.
Dive into the history of holocaust in Houston
The Holocaust Museum in Houston has pretty creepy-crawling exhibtions of Nazi Germany's terrifying rise to power. This museum will also tell you the stories about the lives of Houston-connected European Jews. Adults have to pay $12, children up to 11 enter for free.
Purchase a vinyl even for $2 at Cactus Music in Houston
Cactus Music on 2110 Portsmouth Street in Houston is a must for music buffs. Selling both new and secondhand music stuff, sometimes they have good deals for used vinyls for only $2. Here you will find rare indie music editions.
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