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How much do flights to Houston cost?
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
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Houston in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 28.09 | Tue 29.09 | Wed 30.09 | Thu 01.10 | Fri 02.10 | Sat 03.10 | Sun 04.10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 11 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 80 total | Daily flights: 11.43 average | Most flights: Thursday 16 flights |
| Airline | Mon 05.10 | Tue 06.10 | Wed 07.10 | Thu 08.10 | Fri 09.10 | Sat 10.10 | Sun 11.10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 10 | --- | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 77 total | Daily flights: 11 average | Most flights: Monday 16 flights |
| Airline | Mon 12.10 | Tue 13.10 | Wed 14.10 | Thu 15.10 | Fri 16.10 | Sat 17.10 | Sun 18.10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 7 | --- | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 56 total | Daily flights: 8 average | Most flights: Wednesday 13 flights |
| Airline | Mon 19.10 | Tue 20.10 | Wed 21.10 | Thu 22.10 | Fri 23.10 | Sat 24.10 | Sun 25.10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 11 | --- | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 82 total | Daily flights: 11.71 average | Most flights: Tuesday 15 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | 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 | 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 | 32°C | 23°C |
| October | 28°C | 18°C |
| November | 22°C | 13°C |
| December | 18°C | 10°C |
14 day forecast
Houston travel tips
Retired people can receive discounts for taxis in Houston
Taxis in Houston have fixed rates at $2.75 for the first 1.5 kilometers. Passengers over the age of 60 receive a 5% discount. If you belong to them, take an appropriate document with you.
Gays, hipsters and art fans gather in the Montrose district in Houston
What do gays, young hipsters, art fans, and antiques collectionners have in common in Houston? This is Montrose. Being not so big, it has plenty of different places, like gay bars, vintage shops, and independent art galleries. Even if you do not belong to any of them, just have a walk in this beautiful district.
Sweet teeth (and those ones with dogs as well) will adore the Chocolate Bar store in Houston
Confectionaries are not a big deal nowadays, but what about the confectionary producing sweets both for people and their four-legged friends in Houston? Go to Chocolate Bar on 835 W Alabama Street and choose chocolate for you and some snacks for your pet as well.
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