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Tue, Jun 9
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£487
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£497
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Tue, Jun 9
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£502
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£517
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£1,082
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£1,088
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£1,100
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How much do flights to Houston cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£487

Cheapest round-trip

£1,082

Average round-trip

£1,370

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

EVA Air

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

exact fare required

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-60 min

metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-60 min

surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

30-55 min

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

exact fare required

every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-40 min

metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-40 min

surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

20-40 min

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
Shanghai Pudong International
Arrive to
George Bush Intercontinental
Average flights per week
216
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Houston

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
EVA AirEVABRYes
All Nippon AirwaysANANHYes
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
ZIPAIRTZPZGYes
Korean AirKALKEYes

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
September31°C23°C
October28°C18°C
November22°C13°C
December18°C10°C
Hottest Month
34°C
August
Coldest month
8°C
January
Sunny days
270
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
22 May
89%
32°C21°C
29 May
36°C24°C
Saturday
23 May
88%
30°C22°C
30 May
81%
32°C24°C
Sunday
24 May
82%
26°C21°C
31 May
30°C22°C
Monday
25 May
89%
30°C20°C
1 Jun
30°C20°C
Tuesday
26 May
88%
31°C23°C
2 Jun
29°C19°C
Wednesday
27 May
89%
30°C22°C
3 Jun
30°C19°C
Thursday
28 May
78%
32°C24°C
4 Jun
33°C21°C
Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to Houston. Book your trip to arrive at George Bush Intercontinental, or William P. Hobby. The most popular airlines for this route are EVA Air, All Nippon Airways, Frontier Airlines, ZIPAIR, and Korean Air. Shanghai and Houston have 216 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.
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.
Which airports are there in Shanghai?
Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.
What airports are near Shanghai?
The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.
What airports are near Houston?
The main airport in Houston is George Bush Intercontinental. It is also served by Austin–Bergstrom International, Easterwood, Lake Charles Regional, Jack Brooks Regional, Victoria Regional.
Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Houston?
Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Houston with EVA Air, All Nippon Airways, Frontier Airlines, ZIPAIR, Korean Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Houston?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Houston, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Shanghai and Houston?
Traveling between Shanghai and Houston, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Shanghai?
There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan
How many airports are there near Houston?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Houston depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Houston arrive?
What time do flights between Shanghai and Houston depart?
What time do flights between Shanghai and Houston arrive?

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