Travelling from Jakarta to Houston: what you need to know
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is Jakarta's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Jakarta to Houston taking off from here.
When working out where to land in Houston, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are the primary gateways.
The timezone in Houston is UTC-5, which is 12 hours behind Jakarta.
Leave plenty of time to catch your Jakarta to Houston flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jakarta to Houston
To pick up cheap Jakarta to Houston flights, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Jakarta to Houston across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from Jakarta to Houston by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Save money on your Jakarta to Houston flight with the help of our filters. Select your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Flying from Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
We make it a breeze to book a Jakarta to Houston flight with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
CGK is about 19 kilometres from central Jakarta. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 30 minutes.
In search of a handy hotel near Soekarno-Hatta International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Jakarta to Houston, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Of all flights leaving Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, 73.0% arrive on time at their destination.
Arriving in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 21 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Jakarta to Houston, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near IAH:
Explore without limits with a George Bush Intercontinental Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and venture far and wide through Houston and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from George Bush Intercontinental Airport around three weeks in advance of your Jakarta to Houston flight.
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is around 16 kilometres from the centre of Houston. Once you've disembarked your flight from Jakarta to Houston, it takes approximately 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Public transport will get you there in approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
After your flight from Jakarta to Houston, kick back at a hotel near HOU. These are some great options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a William P. Hobby Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Easirent, Dollar or Thrifty and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Reserving your ride from HOU four weeks in advance often means more savings and a wider selection of vehicles.
You can find William P. Hobby Airport at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Best time to go to Houston
July is the busiest month for flights from Jakarta to Houston. To skip the crowds, go to Houston in February.
Before locking in your Jakarta to Houston tickets, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Houston, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap flights from Jakarta to Houston around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Houston
Start your Houston trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Jakarta to Houston, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park are highlights which should feature on any good Houston itinerary.
Explore more of United States
You've done Houston, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Travel about 306 kilometres west to San Antonio to tick off its must-visit sights. From The San Antonio River Walk to San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 370 kilometres north of Houston, Dallas is another favourite stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art.
