Travelling from Houston to Liberia Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR): What you need to know
Lay the groundwork for your adventure by considering where you'll catch your flight from Houston to Liberia Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR). Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) are the main airports in Houston.
Expect to be travelling for 3 hours 30 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Houston to Liberia Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport flight.
Houston and Liberia (where Liberia Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport is located) share the UTC-6 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch once you land.
With 14 direct flights a week between the two airports, Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Liberia Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR) is the most popular route. United Airlines operates the earliest flight at 7:32am. If you prefer to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight from IAH to LIR is with United Airlines at 2:58pm.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Houston to LIR.
With more travellers during peak months like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Houston to Liberia Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR) operate out of this terminal.
When leaving from IAH, you can catch a direct flight from Houston to Liberia Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport with United Airlines.
The majority of passengers prefer to book seats with United between IAH and LIR.
United takes the lead in punctuality. An impressive 89.23% of its services on this route reach their destination on schedule.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Houston to LIR departing from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
IAH is about 40 kilometres from central Houston. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
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When it comes to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport's on-time performance, 79% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
You can book a direct Houston to Liberia Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR) plane ticket out of Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). Work out whether departing from HOU makes the most sense for you.
From HOU, direct flights from Houston to LIR are offered by Southwest Airlines.
On the HOU to LIR route, Southwest Airlines is the go-to airline for most travellers.
Go with Southwest Airlines if punctuality is a priority. Its flights between Houston Hobby Airport and Liberia Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport land as scheduled 89.58% of the time.
Break up your flight from Houston to Liberia Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Houston Hobby Airport and LIR are:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
You can arrive at HOU from the centre of Houston in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Houston Hobby Airport the day before your Houston to LIR flight:
Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time performance of 79%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
The address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Liberia Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR)
Have a late flight from Houston to Liberia Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near LIR and turn out the lights sooner:
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Getting from Liberia Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR) to central Liberia
From Liberia Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport, central Liberia is around 13 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Liberia Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR)
At the moment, R 3,056 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Liberia Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 6,642. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Houston to LIR, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Houston to Liberia Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Liberia Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding your trip dates. September is the quietest month to visit Liberia. March is when most people book flights from Houston to Liberia Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
When booking your Houston to LIR plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. April is the warmest month in Liberia, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Houston to Liberia Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
More about Liberia
Start your Liberia trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Houston to Liberia Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
You'll find plenty of awesome things to do in Liberia when you're ready to sightsee. Head straight for Museo de Guanacaste followed by Mirador de Liberia and Catarata oropendola.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose is just one of the many cities in Costa Rica waiting to be discovered once you've seen Liberia. Around 177 kilometres away to the southeast, top sights here include National Park (Parque Nacional), Central Park (Parque Central) and Precolumbian Gold Museum.
Limon is another favourite destination in Costa Rica and is around 274 kilometres east of Liberia. No journey is complete without a visit to Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños.