Travelling from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Houston: what you need to know
Houston and Cedar Rapids (where The Eastern Iowa Airport is located) are both in the UTC-6 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Allow plenty of time to make your CID to Houston flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like March. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
CID is about 11 kilometres from central Cedar Rapids. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Houston? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near CID:
Of the departures from The Eastern Iowa Airport, 71% touch down on time at their destination.
You'll find CID at 2515 Wright Brothers Boulevard.
How to find the cheapest flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Houston
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way The Eastern Iowa Airport to Houston flight is RM496. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM931. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from CID to Houston, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
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Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The distance from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston is roughly 40 kilometres. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Houston. Book one of these accommodation options near IAH instead:
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from CID to Houston.
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
The centre of Houston is around 19 kilometres from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). Once your flight from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Houston has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 20 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in about 50 minutes.
There are some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near HOU. Unwind and get cosy after your CID to Houston flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Avoid last-minute price surges. Reserving your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at HOU will save you money.
You'll find Houston Hobby Airport at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Best time to go to Houston
July is the busiest month for flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Houston. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Houston in January.
The warmest month in Houston is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Lock in your The Eastern Iowa Airport to Houston plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CID to Houston in January when temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Houston
Start your Houston trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Houston, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building are a couple of major attractions to put on your Houston itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to The Menil Collection.
Explore more of the United States
San Antonio is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Houston. Around 306 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza.
Dallas is another standout destination in the United States and is around 370 kilometres north of Houston. No trip is complete without a visit to Meyerson Symphony Centre, Winspear Opera House and Dallas Museum of Art.
