Flying from Houston to Matecana International Airport (PEI): What you need to know
Matecana International Airport is located in Pereira. The city is in the UTC-5 timezone and is one hour ahead of Houston.
To ensure you get on your flight from Houston to PEI, leave enough 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 standard rule.
With more travellers during busy periods like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like July Fourth.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Houston to PEI. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these airports:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The journey from central Houston to IAH takes about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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When it comes to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79% of flights complete their journey on time.
IAH's address is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Houston to Matecana International Airport. Miami International Airport (MIA) is a great option between Houston Hobby Airport and PEI.
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.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your Houston to PEI flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Houston Hobby Airport:
Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time performance of 79%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
The street address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Matecana International Airport (PEI)
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Getting from Matecana International Airport (PEI) to central Pereira
Matecana International Airport is around 6 kilometres from the centre of Pereira. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport takes around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Matecana International Airport (PEI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Matecana International Airport is R 3,273. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 8,391. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Houston to PEI. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Houston to Matecana International Airport ticket.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Houston to PEI.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Matecana International Airport (PEI)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Pereira. January is when most people book flights from Houston to Matecana International Airport (PEI), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Book a Houston to PEI plane ticket departing in September if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Pereira to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Houston to Matecana International Airport in August if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Pereira
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Pereira right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Houston to Matecana International Airport:
Your trip to Pereira won't be complete without checking out the sights. Attractions that are worth your time include Paisaje Cultural Cafetero, Reserva Natural, Termales de San Vicente and Lugar De Contemplación Monte Tabor.
Explore more of Colombia
You've done Pereira, now it's time to discover other corners of Colombia. Journey around 177 kilometres east to Bogota to check off its top attractions. From Teatro Colon Bogota to Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 177 kilometres southwest of Pereira, Cali is another favourite stop in Colombia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Cristo Rey, El Retiro Park and Parque Simón Bolívar.
