Travelling from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): what you need to know
The timezone in Houston is UTC-5, which is two hours ahead of Long Beach.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LGB to IAH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Long Beach Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between LGB and IAH:
El Paso International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Long Beach Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight is R 7,080. A return ticket is currently R 4,015. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LGB to IAH if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Long Beach Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Long Beach Airport (LGB)
The address for LGB is 4100 Donald Douglas Drive.
Long Beach Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 83.23% of flights that depart LGB reach their destination without delay.
Central Long Beach to Long Beach Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to LGB? If you've booked an early flight from Long Beach Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
If you have a late Long Beach Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near IAH:
Travel at your own speed with a George Bush Intercontinental Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and chase adventure across Houston and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from George Bush Intercontinental Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
From George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Long Beach Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Houston in February.
Book your flight from Long Beach Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport for August if you want to go to Houston during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGB to IAH in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Houston has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United States you'll want to see. About 306 kilometres west of Houston, a visit to San Antonio will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.
Dallas is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 370 kilometres north of Houston. No journey is complete without experiencing Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art.
