Travelling from Houston to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC): What you need to know
Your trip gets off the ground at one of Houston's main airports, Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). Explore the options for booking a flight from Houston to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) setting off from either of these bases.
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 35 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Houston to Will Rogers World Airport flight.
Oklahoma City (where Will Rogers World Airport is located) and Houston share the UTC-6 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
With 51 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) is the most popular route. United Airlines operates the earliest flight at 7:15am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before taking off, the last departure from IAH to OKC is with United Airlines at 9:45pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Houston to OKC.
Popular months like July or high seasons such as Christmas and spring break will mean bigger lines at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise idea.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Take the express route from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Direct flights from Houston to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) operate from here.
United Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Houston to Will Rogers World Airport leaving from IAH.
Most travellers choose to book seats with United between IAH and OKC.
With a dependable 82.26% of services arriving on schedule, United leads the way in punctuality on this route.
IAH is about 40 kilometres from central Houston. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 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 10 minutes.
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Of all flights departing from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 79% arrive on time at their destination.
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
You can book a direct Houston to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) plane ticket out of Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). Work out whether leaving from HOU works best for your plans.
From HOU, direct flights from Houston to OKC can be booked with Southwest Airlines.
On the HOU to OKC route, Southwest Airlines is the top airline in terms of bookings.
The most reliable carrier is Southwest Airlines. Its Houston Hobby Airport to Will Rogers World Airport flights arrive as scheduled 79.11% of the time.
You can arrive at HOU from central Houston in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
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When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 79%.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)
Have a late flight from Houston to Will Rogers World Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near OKC and hit the lights earlier:
OKC is located at 7100 Terminal Drive.
Getting from Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) to central Oklahoma City
Will Rogers World Airport is around 13 kilometres from the centre of Oklahoma City. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Will Rogers World Airport is R 1,291. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,391. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book one month before you want to travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Houston to OKC.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on Houston to Will Rogers World Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding your trip dates. December is the quietest month to visit Oklahoma City. July is when most people book flights from Houston to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Book a Houston to OKC plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Oklahoma City to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Houston to Will Rogers World Airport in January when temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Oklahoma City
Once you've booked your flight from Houston to Will Rogers World Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Oklahoma City:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Oklahoma City when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum followed by Oklahoma City Art Museum and First Americans Museum.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Oklahoma City, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Journey around 161 kilometres northeast to Tulsa to check off its top sights. From Philbrook Museum of Art to John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park and OKPOP Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 257 kilometres north of Oklahoma City, Wichita is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Museum of World Treasures, The Wichita Gardens and The Kansas African American Museum.
