Travelling from Houston to Roatan Airport (RTB): What you need to know
Houston has a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Houston to Roatan Airport (RTB) leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Houston to Roatan Airport flight.
The timezone in Roatan is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Houston. Roatan Airport is located in Roatan.
The busiest route is from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Roatan Airport (RTB). Choose from 5 direct services every week. United Airlines operates a 7:41am departure between IAH and RTB.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Houston to RTB. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You can take a direct flight from Houston to Roatan Airport (RTB) out of George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
United Airlines is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Houston to Roatan Airport departing from IAH.
United Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from IAH to RTB.
United Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 83.78% of services arriving as scheduled.
IAH is around 27 kms (17 miles) from central Houston. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Houston to Roatan Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to the on-time performance of George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% of flights complete their journey on time.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Break up your flight from Houston to Roatan Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some great stopovers between William P. Hobby Airport and RTB include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE)
You can arrive at HOU from central Houston in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to travel the 19 kms (12 miles) or so.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near William P. Hobby Airport the day before your Houston to RTB flight:
Most flights that depart William P. Hobby Airport make it to their destination within the expected time frame. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 81.06%.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Roatan Airport (RTB)
Have a late flight from Houston to Roatan Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near RTB and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Getting from Roatan Airport (RTB) to central Roatan
Central Roatan is roughly 1 mile from Roatan Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Roatan Airport (RTB)
£147 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Houston to Roatan Airport. A return flight starts at £320. These prices may change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Houston to RTB, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Roatan Airport (RTB)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Houston to Roatan Airport (RTB). July is when most people travel to Roatan. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in February.
Before locking in your Houston to RTB plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. September is the warmest month in Roatan, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Houston to Roatan Airport in January when temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about Roatan
After booking your flight from Houston to Roatan Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Roatan:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Roatán, Maya Key and Marino Islas De La Bahia National Park are attractions you won't want to skip in Roatan.
Explore more of Honduras
Tegucigalpa is just one of the many places in Honduras waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Roatan. Around 257 kms (160 miles) away to the south, well-known attractions include Cuevas de arte rupestre, Iglesia de San Francisco and Basilica of Our Lady of Suyapa.
San Pedro Sula is another standout destination in Honduras and is around 177 kms (110 miles) south-west of Roatan. No journey is complete without experiencing Museo de Antropologia e Historia, Wonderland Water Park and Zizima Eco Water Park.