Travelling from London to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU): What you need to know
You can choose from numerous airports when organising your flight from London to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Check out your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
The timezone in Houston is UTC-5, which is five hours behind London. William P. Hobby Airport is located in Houston.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to HOU, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Planning to travel during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from London to HOU with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LHR and HOU include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to William P. Hobby Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
68.18% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to William P. Hobby Airport. Here's where you can connect between London Gatwick Airport and HOU:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to HOU flight:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your London to William P. Hobby Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
Flights that depart from STN reach their destination on schedule 64.73% of the time.
About William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Consider staying in a hotel close to HOU if you have a late flight from London to William P. Hobby Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
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Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your London to William P. Hobby Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Getting from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to central Houston
Central Houston is around 16 kilometres from William P. Hobby Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day, so do some research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
RM2,295 is the best price for a one-way ticket from London to William P. Hobby Airport. A return flight starts at RM4,903. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to HOU. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your London to William P. Hobby Airport ticket.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal comes up on plane tickets from London to HOU.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London to William P. Hobby Airport.
The best time to fly from London to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from London to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). July is the busiest month to travel to Houston. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in April.
The warmest month in Houston is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Lock in your London to HOU plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to William P. Hobby Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Houston
Start your Houston trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to William P. Hobby Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
You'll find plenty of things to do in Houston when you're ready to sightsee. Kick things off at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building followed by The Houston Museum of Natural Science and Holocaust Museum Houston.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Houston, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Travel around 241 kilometres west to Austin to tick off its popular sights. From Texas State Capitol to Central Park and Austin Museum of Art, Downtown, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another side of the United States, consider Corpus Christi, roughly 290 kilometres south-west of Houston. Texas State Aquarium, Bayfront Park and Corpus Christi Cathedral are among its highlights.
