Flying from Shanghai to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): What you need to know
The timezone in Houston is UTC-6, which is 14 hours behind Shanghai. Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is located in Houston.
To ensure you get on your flight from Shanghai to IAH, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Popular months like February or other peak periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stay on schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Shanghai to IAH leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The journey from central Shanghai to PVG takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 1 hour 5 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Shanghai to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport has a solid on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from PVG make it to their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Shanghai to SHA in around 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 30 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Shanghai to IAH flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
The majority of flights that leave Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport get to their destination as expected. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 85%.
The street address for SHA is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
If you have a late flight from Shanghai to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near IAH:
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around three weeks ahead of your Shanghai to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight.
The street address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Getting from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
Central Houston is around 40 kilometres from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
At the moment, $850 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,995. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Shanghai to IAH. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Cheap Shanghai to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Shanghai to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding your trip dates. January is the quietest month to visit Houston. July is when most people book flights from Shanghai to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your Shanghai to IAH plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Houston, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 40ºC.
January has temperatures of between 5ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Houston
Start your Houston trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Shanghai to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Houston Museum of Natural Science are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Houston itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to The Menil Collection.
Explore more of the United States
Austin is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Houston. Around 241 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Texas State Capitol, Austin Museum of Art, Downtown and 360 Bridge.
Corpus Christi is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 306 kilometres southwest of Houston. No journey is complete without visiting USS LEXINGTON, Texas State Aquarium and Bayfront Park.