Flying from Houston to Hilo International Airport (ITO): What you need to know
Hilo International Airport is located in Hilo. The city runs on the UTC-10 timezone and is four hours behind Houston.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Houston to ITO.
Getting away during a peak month like July? Popular seasons (like spring break and New Year) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Houston, IAH can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
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When it comes to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport's on-time performance, 79% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
HOU is about 19 kilometres from central Houston. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
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Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 79%.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Hilo International Airport (ITO)
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Getting from Hilo International Airport (ITO) to central Hilo
Central Hilo is around 6 kilometres from Hilo International Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes roughly 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Hilo International Airport (ITO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Hilo International Airport is $711. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,303. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Houston to ITO if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
Affordable Houston to Hilo International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Hilo International Airport (ITO)
Think about your travel style when planning your trip dates. December is the quietest month to go to Hilo. May is when most people book flights from Houston to Hilo International Airport (ITO), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your Houston to ITO plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. October is the warmest month in Hilo, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
March sees temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Houston to Hilo International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Hilo
Start your Hilo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Houston to Hilo International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
You'll find loads of terrific things to do in Hilo when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Rainbow Falls followed by Kulaniapia Falls and Hilo Bay.
Explore more of the United States
Kahului is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Hilo. Around 193 kilometres away to the northwest, top sights here include Palaau State Park, Maui Nui Botanical Gardens and Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary.
Around 193 kilometres northwest of Hilo, Kīhei is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Kihei Regional Park, Maalaea Beach and Lipoa Street Beach.
