Flying from Seattle to Houston: what you need to know
Your next exciting journey begins at one of Seattle's main airports, Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Paine Field Airport (PAE). Check out your options for booking a flight from Seattle to Houston setting off from either of these bases.
The primary hubs where you can touch down in Houston are Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) and Houston Hobby Airport (HOU).
Around 4 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Seattle to Houston flight.
The timezone in Houston is UTC-6, which is two hours ahead of Seattle.
With 37 flights a week between the two airports, Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) is the busiest route. Board the earliest flight from Seattle to Houston with United Airlines at 05:00. If you'd like to get more out of your day before leaving, the last flight from SEA to IAH is with Alaska Airlines at 23:59.
Leave plenty of time to make your Seattle to Houston flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Houston
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Flying from Seattle
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
You can find a direct flight from Seattle to Houston jetting out of Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Board your plane at SEA and then fly into Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) or Houston Hobby Airport (HOU).
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct Seattle to Houston plane tickets with departures from SEA, including:
Travelling from central Seattle to SEA takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Seattle to Houston? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport:
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SEA arrive on schedule 80% of the time.
Arriving in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) to central Houston takes around 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 26 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Seattle to Houston. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IAH instead:
Pick up a Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport rental car and discover Houston and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport around three weeks before your trip.
The street address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Central Houston is about 16 kilometres from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). As soon as your flight from Seattle to Houston has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 20 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take approximately 50 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to HOU. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Seattle to Houston:
Easirent, Dollar and Thrifty make collecting a Houston Hobby Airport rental car simple. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Snap up a deal by reserving your ride from HOU four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Houston Hobby Airport can be found at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Best time to go to Houston
July is the most popular month for flights from Seattle to Houston. To skip the crowds, visit Houston in September.
The warmest month in Houston is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Lock in your Seattle to Houston ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Seattle to Houston in January when temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Houston
Start your Houston trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Seattle to Houston, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Audrey Jones Beck Building at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and Houston Museum of Natural Science are just two of the top-rated attractions to add to your Houston must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at 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 experienced Houston. Around 306 kilometres to the west, top sights here include San Antonio River Walk, Selena Quintanilla Mural and Historic Market Square.
Dallas is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 370 kilometres north of Houston. No journey is complete without a visit to Dallas Symphony Orchestra at Meyerson Symphony Centre, Winspear Opera House and Dallas Museum of Art.
