Travelling from Houston to Victoria: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Houston. Check out your options departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) when planning your flight from Houston to Victoria.
Disembark at Victoria International Airport (YYJ), the primary gateway of Victoria.
Victoria's timezone is UTC-7, making Victoria three hours behind Houston.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to board your Houston to Victoria flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Victoria
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap Houston to Victoria flight. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the nearer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Houston to Victoria across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Flying from Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
We make it easy to find a Houston to Victoria flight with a stopover. To see your options leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The journey from central Houston to IAH takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Houston to Victoria? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
Of all flights leaving George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Split up your Houston to Victoria flight with a stop so you can freshen up or cross a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between William P. Hobby Airport and Victoria include:
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
You can get to HOU from central Houston in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 16 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Houston to Victoria, kick back in one of these hotels near William P. Hobby Airport:
The majority of flights that depart William P. Hobby Airport make it to their destination as expected. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 81%.
The address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Arriving in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is approximately 24 kilometres from the centre of Victoria. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to YYJ if you have a late flight from Houston to Victoria. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Victoria International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Avis and venture far and wide through Victoria and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Victoria International Airport around three weeks ahead of your Houston to Victoria flight.
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) is around 0.64 kilometres from central Victoria. After your flight from Houston to Victoria, it takes approximately 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 10 minutes or so.
Best time to go to Victoria
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Houston to Victoria. July is the busiest month for a trip to Victoria. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
Before locking in your Houston to Victoria tickets, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Victoria, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap flights from Houston to Victoria around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Victoria
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Victoria right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Houston to Victoria:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour are top sights which should be on any good Victoria itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Victoria. Around 97 kilometres to the north, check out popular attractions including Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Canada, head for Surrey, about 88 kilometres north-east of Victoria. Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park are the start of reasons to visit.