Travelling from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.
Houston is one hour ahead of Salt Lake City and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Flights from SLC to IAH start at 06:40 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last service of the day is at 17:40 with Delta Air Lines. Overall, you can take your pick of 66 weekly Salt Lake City International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your SLC to IAH flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Delta Air Lines offers direct flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Houston — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
Most passengers choose to travel with Delta Air Lines on this route.
With a dependable 84.19% of services arriving on schedule, United Airlines is the most punctual carrier for SLC to IAH flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Salt Lake City International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between SLC and IAH include:
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Salt Lake City International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight is $92. A return plane ticket is currently $221. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from SLC to IAH by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from SLC to IAH.
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Handy information about Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
You'll find SLC at 776 North Terminal Drive.
Salt Lake City International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 82.4% of flights that depart SLC arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Salt Lake City to Salt Lake City International Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of roughly 2 hours 55 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near SLC. Whether you've booked an early flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Consider staying in a hotel near IAH if you're catching a late Salt Lake City International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a George Bush Intercontinental Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and experience more of Houston and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from George Bush Intercontinental Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from central Houston. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Houston. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport for August if you want to visit Houston during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 40ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SLC to IAH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC and 19ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Houston, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Travel around 306 kilometres west to San Antonio to check off its top sights. From The San Antonio River Walk to San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral, your itinerary will be busy.
Dallas is another favourite destination in United States and is around 370 kilometres north of Houston. No journey is complete without experiencing Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art.