Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU): what you need to know
Houston's timezone is UTC-5, making Houston five hours behind Birmingham.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your BHX to HOU flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you'd love to visit a new city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Birmingham International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Cancun International Airport is a sought-after stop between BHX and HOU.
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport flight is $2,159. A round-trip ticket right now is $2,060. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from BHX to HOU, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Birmingham International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across every month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
65.48% of flights departing from Birmingham International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Birmingham International Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
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Arriving at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
If you're arriving on a late Birmingham International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near HOU:
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Booking your vehicle from William P. Hobby Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to central Houston
The address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Houston. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Houston in April.
When reserving your flight from Birmingham International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Houston, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 40ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BHX to HOU around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
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