Travelling from Portland International Airport (PDX) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Portland International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Houston's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Houston two hours ahead of Portland.
You can choose from 28 weekly Portland International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with United Airlines is the earliest you can take. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:59.
To ensure you catch your PDX to IAH flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
United Airlines has direct flights from Portland International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Houston — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is United Airlines.
United Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier for PDX to IAH flights, with 85.07% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Portland International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between PDX and IAH include:
Denver International Airport
Dallas Love Field Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
At the moment, $242 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Portland International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $423. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book seven months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PDX to IAH.
The cheapest month for flights from Portland International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Portland International Airport (PDX)
The address for PDX is 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 83.65% of flights that take off from PDX land on time.
To get to Portland International Airport from central Portland, it takes around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to PDX? If you're boarding an early flight from Portland International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
If you're landing on a late Portland International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near IAH:
Explore without limits with a George Bush Intercontinental Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and find adventure across Houston and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from George Bush Intercontinental Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
From George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Portland International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Houston in February.
Lock in your flight from Portland International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport for August if you'd like to explore Houston during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 40ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from PDX to IAH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 19ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
Houston is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometres west of Houston, a trip to San Antonio will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.
If you're looking to explore another side of United States, head for Dallas, about 370 kilometres north of Houston. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art are the start of reasons to visit.