Travelling from Houston to Havana Jose Marti International Airport (HAV): What you need to know
Havana is one hour ahead of Houston. Havana Jose Marti International Airport is located in Havana, which runs on the UTC-5 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Houston to HAV. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're getting away during a peak month like June, get to the terminal even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer during peak periods like Thanksgiving and spring break.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Houston to HAV. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular airports:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
The journey from central Houston to IAH takes around 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Houston to Havana Jose Marti International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these stays close to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
Of the departures from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Houston to Havana Jose Marti International Airport, check out these options when setting off from Houston Hobby Airport:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
With public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in around 50 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Houston Hobby Airport the day before your Houston to HAV flight:
Houston Hobby Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 81% of flights taking off from here arrive right on target.
The street address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Havana Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
Consider staying at Apartamento Familia Campa Daniela - Old Havana after your flight from Houston to Havana Jose Marti International Airport. It's a quick drive from HAV and a good option if you'd like to get some rest right away.
Getting from Havana Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) to central Havana
From Havana Jose Marti International Airport, central Havana is around 16 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It takes around 1 hour if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Havana Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
Right now, R 2,515 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Havana Jose Marti International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 4,703. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Houston to HAV if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Havana Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
March is when most people book flights from Houston to Havana Jose Marti International Airport (HAV). Plan your visit to Havana in September if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Book a Houston to HAV plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Havana to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Houston to Havana Jose Marti International Airport in January when temperatures are between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Havana
Once you've booked your flight from Houston to Havana Jose Marti International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Havana:
Your Havana trip should come with a side of sightseeing. Highlights that should be on your list include Paseo del Malecón, Old Havana and La habana.
Explore more of Cuba
You've done Havana, now it's time to discover other parts of Cuba. Travel about 257 kilometres east to Santa Clara to check off its leading sights. From Che Guevara Mausoleum to Plaza de La Revolución Ernesto Che Guevara, Santa Clara Cuba and Abbey Road Park (The Beatles park), you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Pinar del Río is another standout destination in Cuba and is around 145 kilometres southwest of Havana. No trip is complete without visiting Parque Nacional Peninsula de Gunanahacabibes, Martí Park and Independencia Park.
