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Wed, Jul 29
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£55
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Tue, Jul 28
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£56
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Sat, Aug 1
St. Louis STLHouston IAH
£63
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Wed, Jul 29
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Thu, Jul 30
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£71
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How much do flights to Houston cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£55

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£282

Cheapest round-trip

£109

Average round-trip

£291

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
St. Louis Lambert International
Arrive to
George Bush Intercontinental
Average flights per week
236
Flight distance
1076 km

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
United Airlines
5345135
Weekly flights: 26 totalDaily flights: 3.71 averageMost flights: Monday 5 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
United Airlines
5345535
Weekly flights: 30 totalDaily flights: 4.29 averageMost flights: Monday 5 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
United Airlines
5---45535
Weekly flights: 27 totalDaily flights: 3.86 averageMost flights: Monday 5 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
United Airlines
5345535
Weekly flights: 30 totalDaily flights: 4.29 averageMost flights: Monday 5 flights

Check-in for a flight from St. Louis to Houston

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
United AirlinesUALUANo
WestJetWJAWSNo
Air CanadaACAACYes
Allegiant AirAAYG4No

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
10 Jul
36°C26°C
17 Jul
36%
36°C27°C
Saturday
11 Jul
36°C26°C
18 Jul
38°C26°C
Sunday
12 Jul
57%
36°C26°C
19 Jul
38°C25°C
Monday
13 Jul
70%
35°C26°C
20 Jul
36%
36°C27°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
71%
33°C25°C
21 Jul
34°C27°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
57%
35°C26°C
22 Jul
38°C26°C
Thursday
16 Jul
37°C26°C
23 Jul
40°C27°C
Book your trip to arrive at George Bush Intercontinental, or William P. Hobby. The distance between St. Louis and Houston is 1076 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, WestJet, Air Canada, and Allegiant Air. St. Louis and Houston have 236 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from St. Louis to Houston?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between St. Louis and Houston takes around 2.3 hours.
What is the flight distance between St. Louis and Houston?
The flight distance between St. Louis and Houston is 1076 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between St. Louis and Houston?
Several carriers operate flights between St. Louis and Houston. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from St. Louis?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as St. Louis and London, Las Vegas, Orlando, Cancún, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Mexico City, Cali, Buenos Aires, Ottawa, Lima, Toronto, Edmonton, San José, Reykjavik, Kelowna, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Sydney, Fort Lauderdale.
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 St. Louis?
The main airport in St. Louis is St. Louis Lambert International. It is also served by St. Louis Lambert International, MidAmerica St. Louis, Columbia Regional, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Evansville Regional, Abraham Lincoln Capital, Central Illinois Regional, Quincy Regional, Cape Girardeau Regional, Waynesville-St. Robert Regional.
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, Jack Brooks Regional, Easterwood, Victoria Regional.
Which airlines fly between St. Louis and Houston?
Currently, you can fly between St. Louis and Houston with Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, WestJet, Air Canada, Allegiant Air.
When’s the best time to travel between St. Louis and Houston?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between St. Louis 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.
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