Travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll leave from in Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) jetting off from here.
Take off on a direct Rio de Janeiro to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 10 hours 40 minutes.
Houston is three hours behind Rio de Janeiro. Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is located in Houston, which runs on the UTC-6 timezone.
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is the most popular route, with 7 direct services each week. You can travel from GIG to IAH on United Airlines's 8:55pm departure.
To ensure you catch your flight from Rio de Janeiro to IAH, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as January and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
You can find a direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) leaving from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG).
United Airlines is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport departing from GIG.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between GIG and IAH is United.
United takes the top spot for on-time performance. A dependable 84.48% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to IAH leaving from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Travelling from central Rio de Janeiro to GIG takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Rio de Janeiro to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport has a solid on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from GIG arrive on schedule 80% of the time.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
SDU is around 5 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro. It takes 10 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 20 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport the day before your Rio de Janeiro to IAH flight:
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time performance rate of 79%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on time.
About Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Consider staying in a hotel close to IAH if you have a late flight from Rio de Janeiro to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Pick one of these options and call it a night faster:
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Rio de Janeiro to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
The street address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Getting from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
Central Houston is around 40 kilometres from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
At the moment, R 5,412 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 9,651. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Rio de Janeiro to IAH. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Rio de Janeiro to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from Rio de Janeiro to IAH.
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The best time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). July is the busiest month to visit Houston. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in January.
The warmest month in Houston is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Book your Rio de Janeiro to IAH plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Houston
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Houston right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
Your Houston visit won't be complete without checking out the sights. Attractions worth exploring include The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building, Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Menil Collection.
Explore more of the United States
Houston has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres west of Houston, a visit to Austin will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Texas State Capitol, Austin Museum of Art, Downtown and 360 Bridge.
If you want to check out another great destination in the United States, head for Corpus Christi, roughly 306 kilometres southwest of Houston. USS LEXINGTON, Texas State Aquarium and Bayfront Park are the start of reasons to visit.
