Travelling from London to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU): What you need to know
Houston Hobby Airport is located in Houston. The city runs on the UTC-6 timezone and is six hours behind London.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to HOU. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from London to HOU with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between LHR and HOU include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
The journey from central London to LHR takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kms (15 miles) in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Houston Hobby Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from London to Houston Hobby Airport, browse these options when leaving from London Gatwick Airport:
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
LGW is around 48 kms (30 miles) from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your London to HOU flight, stay in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
Most flights that leave London Gatwick Airport get to their destination on schedule. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 56 kms (35 miles) away. It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to arrive by car and 45 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your London to Houston Hobby Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near London Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out early:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving as scheduled, STN is a reliable starting point for any trip.
About Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Book a hotel near HOU if you're catching a late flight from London to Houston Hobby Airport. Choose one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your London to Houston Hobby Airport flight.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Getting from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) to central Houston
Houston Hobby Airport is around 19 kms (12 miles) from the centre of Houston. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling by public transport takes around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
£324 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Houston Hobby Airport. A return flight starts at £594. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to HOU if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your London to Houston Hobby Airport ticket.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal comes up on plane tickets from London to HOU.
Chase down a great fare on a flight from London to Houston Hobby Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from London to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
December is the quietest month for flights from London to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Houston based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Houston is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 40ºC. Book your London to HOU plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Houston Hobby Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC and 19ºC.
More about Houston
After booking your flight from London to Houston Hobby Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Houston:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building, Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Menil Collection are attractions you won't want to skip in Houston.
Explore more of the United States
Austin is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Houston. Around 241 kms (150 miles) away to the west, check out popular attractions including Texas State Capitol, Austin Museum of Art, Downtown and 360 Bridge.
Corpus Christi is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 290 kms (180 miles) southwest of Houston. No journey is complete without a visit to USS LEXINGTON, Texas State Aquarium and Bayfront Park.
