Flying from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): what you need to know
Around 3 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Houston's timezone is UTC-5, making Houston one hour behind Grand Rapids.
Every week, there are ten Gerald R. Ford International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flights. To be on board early, take the 06:25 United Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 17:10 with United Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your GRR to IAH flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
United Airlines has direct flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Houston — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with United Airlines on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating GRR to IAH flights is United Airlines. Its services arrive as planned 73.77% of the time.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between GRR and IAH:
Chicago Midway International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
At the moment, £124 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Gerald R. Ford International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £132. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from GRR to IAH by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from GRR to IAH.
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Handy information about Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
You'll find GRR at 5500 44th Street Southeast.
Of all flights departing from Gerald R. Ford International Airport, 72.98% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Gerald R. Ford International Airport from central Grand Rapids, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near GRR. Whether you're catching an early flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
If you're landing on a late Gerald R. Ford International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near IAH:
Grab a George Bush Intercontinental Airport rental car and discover Houston and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt are leading providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from George Bush Intercontinental Airport around three weeks before your trip.
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 17 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Houston in February.
Lock in your flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport for August if you'd like to visit Houston during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from GRR to IAH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
You've done Houston, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Journey around 190 miles west to San Antonio to tick off its must-visit sights. From The San Antonio River Walk to San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Dallas is another favourite destination in United States and is around 230 miles 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.
