How to find cheap flights to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Right now, R 14,839 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to William P. Hobby Airport. Or you can reserve a return plane ticket to HOU for R 16,785.
Book at the perfect time with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a notification through the app if the price of tickets to HOU rises or falls.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to lock in the lowest price on tickets to Houston, where William P. Hobby Airport is located, if you book ahead. Airlines often have some awesome early bird deals.
Click on 'Add nearby airports' during your search to increase your chances of finding cheap flights to Houston. Doing this will give you more choices for where you take off and land, as well as different prices.
Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are generally cheaper. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to William P. Hobby Airport.
Best time to go to Houston
May is usually the cheapest month to catch a flight to Houston.
If you're flexible with your dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to HOU.
Fly to Houston in July if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to HOU, but also when fares are typically more expensive.
Travel in April if you'd rather avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Houston are generally more affordable.
Check the weather before travelling. August is the warmest time of year in Houston, with averages of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
January has the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 5ºC (41ºF) to 19ºC (66ºF).
With six days of rain on average, January is the driest month in Houston.
Rain is more likely during July, which gets around 13 days of wet weather.
Flying to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and get to Houston in one easy hop. Book a direct flight to William P. Hobby Airport with one of these leading airlines:
Consider booking your HOU plane ticket with Frontier Airlines. It's the leader in on-time performance, with up to 89% of flights into this hub landing on time.
The local timezone at HOU is UTC-5.
Whether you're arriving late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near William P. Hobby Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to HOU:
Pick up a car hire in HOU with top companies like Easirent, Dollar and Thrifty. Hop in and get ready to explore Houston and beyond.
William P. Hobby Airport ranks well for punctuality, with up to 81% of outbound flights arriving when expected. That's good news whether you have a connection or you're flying back home.
Getting to central Houston from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
The distance from HOU to central Houston is about 19 kilometres.
After touching down from your flight to HOU, driving to the centre will take around 20 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
If you'd love to stay close to all the action in Houston, unpack your suitcase at one of these comfortable hotels:
Houston highlights
These popular sights should be on your itinerary after hopping off your flight to Houston:
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building: Offering a memorable introduction to what the city has to offer, this landmark is around 5 kilometres south-west of the centre.
McGovern Centennial Gardens: Here's where you can enjoy a quieter moment while exploring Houston. You'll find this park roughly 5 kilometres south of the centre.
Houston Museum District: Looking for more reasons to visit Houston? This landmark pulls in the crowds and is around 5 kilometres south of the city centre.
How to get to Pasadena from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Pasadena is about 8 kilometres from HOU. Journey times by ride-share or cab will vary depending on the time of day and traffic, so do some research before your trip.
Travelling from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Pearland
Pearland is about 10 kilometres from William P. Hobby Airport if that's where your trip takes you.
Explore more of the United States
There's loads more to see and do in the United States, starting with Austin. Texas State Capitol, Central Park and Austin Museum of Art, Downtown are must-do's in this city, which is around 241 kilometres west of Houston. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is the closest airport in Austin.
Another city in the United States that could easily become a favourite is Corpus Christi. From Houston, it's around 290 kilometres south-west and is home to attractions like Texas State Aquarium and Selena Museum. Find time for Bayfront Park too.
Roughly 8 kilometres north-east of Houston, Pasadena makes for a memorable detour. Good reasons to visit include Universal Playground, Pasadena Heritage Park & Museum and Fairmont Park.
