Flying from Frankfurt to Houston: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can fly out of in Frankfurt. Explore your options leaving from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) or Hahn Airport (HHN) when reserving your flight from Frankfurt to Houston.
Arrive in Houston at Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) or Houston Hobby Airport (HOU).
Take a direct Frankfurt to Houston flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 11 hours.
The timezone in Houston is UTC-6, which is seven hours behind Frankfurt.
With 14 flights a week between the two airports, Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) is the most popular route. Hop on the earliest flight from Frankfurt to Houston with Lufthansa at 10:00. If you prefer to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest departure from FRA to IAH is with United Airlines at 13:55.
Give yourself enough time to get on your Frankfurt to Houston flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Houston
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Flying from Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) on a nonstop flight from Frankfurt to Houston. From FRA, you can travel directly to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH).
Secure your Frankfurt to Houston plane tickets with United Airlines. This carrier is a popular option for direct flights from FRA.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your Frankfurt to Houston flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Frankfurt am Main Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
FRA is about 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 20 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Frankfurt am Main Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Frankfurt to Houston or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Frankfurt am Main Airport, data shows 74% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Hahn Airport (HHN)
Consider adding a stop at Manchester Airport (MAN). It's a key stopover on a Frankfurt to Houston flight leaving Hahn Airport. Use a long layover to explore the city, or take advantage of a short break to visit an airport cafe.
You can get to HHN from central Frankfurt in about 1 hour 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to cover the 105 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Frankfurt to Houston, stay in one of these hotels close to Hahn Airport:
Flights from Hahn Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 84% of them landing as planned.
Arriving in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) to central Houston takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 26 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Frankfurt to Houston. Book one of these accommodation options near IAH instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and venture far and wide through Houston and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
After your flight from Frankfurt to Houston has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Houston is approximately 16 kilometres from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU).
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 50 minutes or so.
There are some great places to lay your head close to HOU. Kick back after your Frankfurt to Houston flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or long taxi lines. Pick up a Houston Hobby Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Check out the availability and rates from Easirent, Dollar and Thrifty.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Securing your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at HOU will help you save.
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 Frankfurt to Houston. To avoid the crowds, head to Houston in September.
Book a Frankfurt to Houston ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Houston to range from 24ºC to 40ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Frankfurt to Houston in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 19ºC on average.
More about Houston
After booking your flight from Frankfurt to Houston, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Houston:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Audrey Jones Beck Building at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Menil Collection are top attractions which should be on every Houston itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
San Antonio is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Houston. Around 306 kilometres to the west, popular attractions include San Antonio River Walk, Selena Quintanilla Mural and Historic Market Square.
Dallas is another well-known 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.