Travelling from Paris to Houston: what you need to know
When searching for your flight from Paris to Houston, there's a range of airports you can take off from. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are some of Paris's main options.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are Houston's primary gateways.
The average length of a direct Paris to Houston flight is 10 hours 35 minutes.
Houston is six hours behind Paris and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is the most traveled route that connects these two cities. There are seven flights a week to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from Paris to Houston is with Air France at 10:10. Choose the first CDG to IAH departure operated by Air France at 10:10 to make the most of your first day in Houston.
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 plenty of time to catch your Paris to Houston flight.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Houston
Book two months before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Paris to Houston flights.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on plane tickets from Paris to Houston. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Flying from Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Take off from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) on a nonstop flight from Paris to Houston. From CDG, you can fly straight to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Lock in your Paris to Houston plane tickets with Air France. This carrier is a top pick for direct flights from CDG.
We make it simple to find a Paris to Houston flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
The journey from central Paris to CDG takes about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Paris to Houston or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to Charles de Gaulle Airport's on-time performance, 61.46% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Visit family or friends or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your Paris to Houston flight, browse these options when leaving from Paris Orly Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
You can reach ORY from the centre of Paris in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes to cover the 14 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not enjoy an extra night away from home? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Paris Orly Airport the day before your flight from Paris to Houston:
Paris Orly Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on time.
You'll find ORY at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
When searching for a ticket from Paris to Houston out of Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA), you can choose from a few stopover options. Make a pit stop at Manchester Airport (MAN), one of the most popular transit hubs on this route.
BVA is roughly 72 kilometres from central Paris. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Paris to Houston flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Beauvais-Tille Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're setting off early:
The on-time performance rating of BVA is 66.39%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive as planned.
The street address of Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 21 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes about 50 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Paris to Houston. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IAH instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a George Bush Intercontinental Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and discover more of Houston and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from George Bush Intercontinental Airport about three weeks ahead of your Paris to Houston flight.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Central Houston is around 16 kilometres from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Once your flight from Paris to Houston has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 20 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Paris to Houston, unwind at a hotel near HOU. These are some great options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Easirent, Dollar and Thrifty make picking up a William P. Hobby Airport rental car quick and easy. These trusted providers are located around or in the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Avoid paying more than you need to. Securing your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at HOU will save you money.
William P. Hobby Airport is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Best time to go to Houston
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Paris to Houston. July is the most popular month for a trip to Houston. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book a Paris to Houston ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Houston to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Paris to Houston in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
More about Houston
Once you've booked your flight from Paris to Houston, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these options your base for exploring Houston:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park are highlights which should feature on every Houston itinerary.
Explore more of United States
San Antonio is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Houston. Around 306 kilometres to the west, top sights here include The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.
If you want to check out another corner of United States, head for Dallas, about 370 kilometres north of Houston. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art are key highlights.
