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How much do flights to Houston cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £571 |
|---|---|
Cheapest round-trip | £1,132 |
Average round-trip | £1,192 |
Includes rare itinerary | |
Most popular airline | Frontier Airlines |
Getting from Houston airports to the city center
Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: METRO bus routes.
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
Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Houston
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| Korean Air | KAL | KE | Yes |
| China Eastern Airlines | CES | MU | Yes |
| Air Canada | ACA | AC | Yes |
| Alaska Airlines | ASA | AS | 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 | 26°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 |
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