Travelling from Houston to Key West International Airport (EYW): What you need to know
Houston's main airport is Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Check out your options for departing from this base when searching for your flights from Houston to Key West International Airport (EYW).
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Houston to Key West International Airport flight.
The timezone in Key West is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Houston. Key West International Airport is located in Key West.
You can choose from 2 direct flights every week between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Key West International Airport (EYW). This is the busiest route, with United Airlines offering a 12:09pm departure from IAH to EYW.
To ensure you catch your flight from Houston to EYW, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
July is a busy month for travelling. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Christmas, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You can find a direct flight from Houston to Key West International Airport (EYW) departing from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
You can get away on a direct flight from Houston to Key West International Airport with United Airlines. This leading airline operates services from IAH.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between IAH and EYW is United.
IAH is around 40 kilometres from central Houston. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Houston to Key West International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
79% of flights leaving from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport land at their destination on time.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
HOU is around 19 kilometres from central Houston. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 50 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Houston to EYW flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Houston Hobby Airport:
Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time performance rate of 79%. This figure shows how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
The address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Key West International Airport (EYW)
If you have a late flight from Houston to Key West International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near EYW:
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Houston to Key West International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
You'll find EYW at 3491 South Roosevelt Boulevard.
Getting from Key West International Airport (EYW) to central Key West
Key West International Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Key West. It takes around 10 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It typically takes 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Key West International Airport (EYW)
Right now, R 1,617 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Key West International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,988. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before travelling. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Houston to EYW.
June is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Houston to Key West International Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Key West International Airport (EYW)
March is the most popular month for flights from Houston to Key West International Airport (EYW). Visit Key West in September for a more laid-back experience.
Book a Houston to EYW plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Key West to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Houston to Key West International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Key West
After booking your flight from Houston to Key West International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Key West:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. South Beach, Mallory Square and Dry Tortugas are leading attractions which should be on every Key West itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Key West, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel around 209 kilometres northeast to Miami to check off its leading sights. From Beach to Ocean Drive and Port of Miami, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Hialeah is another essential stop in the United States and is around 209 kilometres northeast of Key West. No journey is complete without visiting Amelia Earhart Park, Hialeah Park and Assault Brigde 2506 Museum.
