Travelling from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Houston: what you need to know
The timezone in Houston is UTC-6. The city is seven hours behind Valencia, where Valencia Airport is located.
Leave enough time to get on your VLC to Houston flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Located around 10 kms (6 miles) from the centre of Valencia, VLC can be reached in about 20 minutes by car. The journey on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Valencia Airport to Houston? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to VLC:
81% of flights leaving Valencia Airport arrive at their destination on time. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of VLC.
How to find the cheapest flights from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Houston
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Valencia Airport to Houston flight is £290. The cheapest price for a return flight is £577. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from VLC to Houston, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Valencia Airport to Houston across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is around 40 kms (25 miles) from the centre of Houston. If you're grabbing a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes about 30 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes if you're using public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel near IAH if you're coming in on a late flight from Valencia Airport to Houston. Choose one of these accommodation options and make arrival day easier:
Booking your vehicle from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport around three weeks before your flight from VLC to Houston can help you get the best possible rate.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
After your flight from Valencia Airport to Houston has touched down, you can reach the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Houston is roughly 19 kms (12 miles) from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU).
You can expect the trip to take about 50 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to HOU. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your VLC to Houston flight:
Don't pay more than you need to. Booking your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at HOU can land you a better rate.
Houston Hobby Airport can be found at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Best time to go to Houston
July is the most popular month for flights from Valencia Airport to Houston. To escape the crowds, head to Houston in January.
The warmest month in Houston is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 40ºC. Lock in your Valencia Airport to Houston plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 19ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from VLC to Houston around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Houston
After booking your flight from Valencia Airport to Houston, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring Houston:
Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Houston to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out The Menil Collection.
Explore more of the United States
San Antonio is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Houston. Around 306 kms (190 miles) away to the west, check out popular attractions including San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza.
Dallas is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 370 kms (230 miles) north of Houston. No trip is complete without a visit to Meyerson Symphony Centre, Winspear Opera House and Dallas Museum of Art.
