Flying from Toronto to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU): What you need to know
The timezone in Houston is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Toronto. Houston Hobby Airport is located in Houston.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Toronto to HOU.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Toronto to Houston Hobby Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays close to Toronto Pearson International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Toronto Pearson International Airport, 64% of flights complete their journey on time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is around 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take 10 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 20 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to HOU flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 62%.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
YHM is around 72 kilometres from central Toronto. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Toronto to Houston Hobby Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport make departure day effortless if you're jetting off early:
The on-time performance rate of YHM is 71%. To put it simply, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
If you have a late flight from Toronto to Houston Hobby Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near HOU:
Hit the road running by picking up a Houston Hobby Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Easirent, Dollar or Thrifty and experience the lesser-explored corners of Houston and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around four weeks before your Toronto to Houston Hobby Airport flight.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Getting from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) to central Houston
From Houston Hobby Airport, central Houston is around 19 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Currently, R 3,998 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Houston Hobby Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 7,871. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Think about your travel style when deciding your trip dates. August is the quietest month to visit Houston. October is when most people book flights from Toronto to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Houston is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Book your Toronto to HOU 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 Toronto to Houston Hobby Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Houston
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Houston right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Toronto to Houston Hobby Airport:
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Houston Museum of Natural Science are just the start of the top attractions to add to your Houston to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Houston Museum District.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Houston, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel about 241 kilometres west to Austin to tick off its top sights. From Texas State Capitol to Austin Museum of Art, Downtown and Central Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in the United States, head for Corpus Christi, roughly 290 kilometres southwest of Houston. USS LEXINGTON, Texas State Aquarium and Bayfront Park are highlights.