Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Houston: what you need to know
Houston is six hours behind Zurich, where Zurich Airport is located. Houston follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your ZRH to Houston flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Travelling from central Zurich to ZRH takes around 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Zurich Airport to Houston? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to ZRH:
69.02% of flights leaving from Zurich Airport arrive at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Houston
$702 is currently the best price for a one-way Zurich Airport to Houston flight. A return flight ticket starts from $981. These prices may change depending on demand.
To find cheap flights from ZRH to Houston, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
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Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The distance from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston is roughly 27 kilometres. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Zurich Airport to Houston. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IAH instead:
Grab a George Bush Intercontinental Airport rental car and explore Houston and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from George Bush Intercontinental Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from ZRH to Houston.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is roughly 19 kilometres from central Houston. Following your flight from Zurich Airport to Houston, it'll take you around 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
Travelling by public transport will take around 1 hour 40 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable places to park your luggage (and yourself) near HOU. Unwind and get cosy after your ZRH to Houston flight at one of these perfectly located options:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a William P. Hobby Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Easirent, Dollar or Thrifty and be off and running.
Lock in the best price by reserving your ride from HOU four weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.
You'll find William P. Hobby Airport at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Best time to go to Houston
Carefully consider your dates before booking your flight from Zurich Airport to Houston. The city buzzes in peak season, but hotel prices are typically higher and major attractions can be busy. Go to Houston in the low season if you like a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in a Zurich Airport to Houston flight ticket with a departure in August to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 24ºC to 40ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ZRH to Houston in January when temperatures average between 5ºC and 19ºC.
More about Houston
Once you've booked your flight from Zurich Airport to Houston, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Houston:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building, The Houston Museum of Natural Science and Hermann Park are must-visits when exploring Houston.
Explore more of United States
San Antonio is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Houston. Around 306 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.
If you want to check out another major stop in 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 highlights.