Flying from Buenos Aires to Houston: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Buenos Aires. Check out your options leaving from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) when booking your flight from Buenos Aires to Houston.
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) and Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) are Houston's major gateways.
Book a direct Buenos Aires to Houston flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours 10 minutes.
Houston is three hours behind Buenos Aires and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your Buenos Aires to Houston flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Houston
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap Buenos Aires to Houston flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
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Flying from Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Whether you'd like to visit a new city on the way or just have a break, we make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options departing from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) is a stop you can make during your Buenos Aires to Houston flight.
Travelling from central Buenos Aires to AEP takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a handy hotel near Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Buenos Aires to Houston, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Of all flights leaving Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport, 64% touch down on time at their destination.
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
You can take a direct flight from Buenos Aires to Houston out of Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE). Start your journey at EZE and hop off the plane at Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH).
You can book a direct Buenos Aires to Houston plane ticket with United Airlines. This is one of the top airlines that operates this route out of EZE.
Split up your Buenos Aires to Houston flight with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport and Houston include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
With public transport, you can travel from central Buenos Aires to EZE in around 1 hour 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 30 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Buenos Aires to Houston, kick back in one of these hotels close to Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 78%.
Arriving in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) to central Houston takes around 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 26 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Buenos Aires to Houston. Book one of these accommodation options near IAH instead:
Pick up a Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport rental car and discover Houston and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
After your flight from Buenos Aires to Houston has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in about 20 minutes by car. Central Houston is approximately 16 kilometres from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU).
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 50 minutes or so.
There are some great places to lay your head close to HOU. Unwind after your Buenos Aires to Houston flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Easirent, Dollar and Thrifty make collecting a Houston Hobby Airport rental car quick and easy. These reliable suppliers are located around or in the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Avoid paying extra. Securing your ride four weeks before your arrival at HOU will save you money.
The address for Houston Hobby Airport is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Best time to go to Houston
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Buenos Aires to Houston. July is the busiest month for a trip to Houston. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in September.
When booking your Buenos Aires to Houston tickets, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Houston, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 40ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap flights from Buenos Aires to Houston around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Houston
Once you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Houston, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Houston:
Audrey Jones Beck Building at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and Houston Museum of Natural Science are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Houston travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at 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 kilometres to the west, top sights here include San Antonio River Walk, Selena Quintanilla Mural and Historic Market Square.
Dallas is another standout destination in the United States and is around 370 kilometres north of Houston. No trip is complete without experiencing Dallas Symphony Orchestra at Meyerson Symphony Centre, Winspear Opera House and Dallas Museum of Art.