Flights to Houston
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Houston is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,602 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH, 25 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William P. Hobby Airport | HOU | 16 km (10 mi) | 7,602 ft | 46 ft |
| George Bush Intercontinental Airport | IAH | 25 km (16 mi) | 12,001 ft | 97 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 7,602 ft, HOU handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 46 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Houston
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston to Mexico City | Mexico | 1,210 km (752 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Houston to Havana | Cuba | 1,486 km (923 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Houston to Iztapalapa | Mexico | 1,216 km (756 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Houston to Puebla | Mexico | 1,226 km (762 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Houston to Ecatepec de Morelos | Mexico | 1,189 km (739 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Houston to Santiago de Querétaro | Mexico | 1,138 km (707 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Houston to León de los Aldama | Mexico | 1,151 km (715 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Houston to San Antonio | United States | 305 km (190 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Houston to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 1,082 km (672 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Houston to Zapopan | Mexico | 1,288 km (801 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Houston to Guadalajara | Mexico | 1,290 km (801 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Houston to Dallas | United States | 363 km (225 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Houston to Mérida | Mexico | 1,135 km (705 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Houston to Gustavo Adolfo Madero | Mexico | 1,203 km (747 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Houston to Monterrey | Mexico | 666 km (414 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Houston to Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | Mexico | 1,210 km (752 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Houston to Jacksonville | United States | 1,320 km (820 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Houston to Fort Worth | United States | 378 km (235 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Houston to Austin | United States | 236 km (147 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| Houston to Chihuahua | Mexico | 1,048 km (651 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Houston to Charlotte | United States | 1,489 km (925 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Houston to Cancún | Mexico | 1,281 km (796 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Houston to Shanghai | China | 12,197 km (7,579 mi) | about 16 h 23 min |
| Houston to Chongqing | China | 13,021 km (8,091 mi) | about 17 h 27 min |
| Houston to Chengdu | China | 12,988 km (8,070 mi) | about 17 h 24 min |
| Houston to Beijing | China | 11,602 km (7,209 mi) | about 15 h 37 min |
| Houston to Guangzhou | China | 13,387 km (8,319 mi) | about 17 h 55 min |
| Houston to Shenzhen | China | 13,402 km (8,328 mi) | about 17 h 56 min |
| Houston to Istanbul | Turkey | 10,285 km (6,391 mi) | about 13 h 56 min |
| Houston to Tianjin | China | 11,645 km (7,236 mi) | about 15 h 41 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Houston?
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is the closest large airport at 16 km (10 mi). The others, IAH, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is HOU from Houston city centre?
16 km (10 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Houston on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.