Travelling from Beijing to Houston: what you need to know
Beijing has a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Beijing to Houston leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX).
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are Houston's chief entry points.
Houston's timezone is UTC-5, making Houston 13 hours behind Beijing.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your Beijing to Houston flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Houston
To pick up cheap Beijing to Houston flights, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Beijing to Houston is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from Beijing to Houston by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops by using the filters. Alternatively, sort your Beijing to Houston flight results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'
Flying from Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even explore another city. When browsing Beijing to Houston flights leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
To reach PEK from central Beijing, it'll take about 40 minutes if you're going by car. It's roughly 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Beijing to Houston? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to Beijing Capital International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Beijing Capital International Airport, data shows 79.67% of flights complete their journey on time.
The address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Give yourself some time to recharge during your Beijing to Houston flight with a stopover. Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is one of the options between Daxing International Airport and Houston.
PKX is around 48 kilometres from central Beijing. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away from home? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Daxing International Airport the day before your flight from Beijing to Houston:
Daxing International Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 89% of flights out of here land precisely when expected.
Arriving in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston takes around 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 21 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 50 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Beijing to Houston. Check in to one of these accommodation options near IAH instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a George Bush Intercontinental Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Houston and beyond.
Booking your ride from George Bush Intercontinental Airport around three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
The street address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Once your flight from Beijing to Houston has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in about 20 minutes by car. Central Houston is roughly 16 kilometres from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour 40 minutes.
After your flight from Beijing to Houston, settle in at a hotel close to HOU. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a William P. Hobby Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Easirent, Dollar or Thrifty and be off and running.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Securing your ride from HOU four weeks in advance often means lower prices and a greater range of vehicles.
William P. Hobby Airport is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Best time to go to Houston
February is the quietest month for flights from Beijing to Houston, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Houston based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a Beijing to Houston ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Houston to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap flights from Beijing to Houston around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Houston
Once you've booked your flight from Beijing to Houston, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Houston:
The Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Houston must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Hermann Park.
Explore more of United States
Houston has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres west of Houston, a trip to San Antonio will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.
Around 370 kilometres north of Houston, Dallas is another essential stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art.
