Flying from Bangkok to Houston: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Bangkok to Houston. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang Airport (DMK) are Bangkok's main airports.
Hop off your plane in Houston at Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) or Houston Hobby Airport (HOU).
The timezone in Houston is UTC-6, which is 13 hours behind Bangkok.
Leave enough time to catch your Bangkok to Houston flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like January? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Houston
Booking ahead of time is often the key to securing a cheap Bangkok to Houston flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Bangkok to Houston is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across each month and pick up a sweet deal.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you when a better deal comes up on cheap flights from Bangkok to Houston.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your Bangkok to Houston flight results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
Flying from Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
We make it simple to book a Bangkok to Houston flight with a stopover. To see the options leaving from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Bangkok, BKK can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
In search of a handy hotel close to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Bangkok to Houston, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, 73% of flights complete their journey on time.
Don Mueang Airport (DMK)
Break up your Bangkok to Houston flight with a stop at Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE). A main stopover between Don Mueang Airport and Houston, it's a good opportunity to take a moment to relax.
You can get to DMK from central Bangkok in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to travel the 21 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not extend it with an additional night away? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Don Mueang Airport the day before your flight from Bangkok to Houston:
60% of flights taking off from Don Mueang Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Arriving in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
The distance from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) to central Houston is roughly 26 kilometres. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes to get there on public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Bangkok to Houston. Book one of these accommodation options near IAH instead:
Grab a Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport rental car and explore Houston and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport about three weeks in advance of your Bangkok to Houston flight.
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) is about 16 kilometres from the centre of Houston. After your flight from Bangkok to Houston, it takes approximately 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 50 minutes or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to HOU. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from Bangkok to Houston:
Easirent, Dollar and Thrifty make collecting a Houston Hobby Airport rental car quick and easy. These reliable suppliers are located around or in the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Avoid potential price surges. Reserving your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at HOU will help you save.
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 Bangkok to Houston. To avoid the crowds, head to Houston in September.
The warmest month in Houston is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 40ºC. Book your Bangkok to Houston ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap flights from Bangkok to Houston around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Houston
After booking your flight from Bangkok to Houston, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Houston:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Audrey Jones Beck Building at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Menil Collection are essential stops on your Houston itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
San Antonio is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Houston. Around 306 kilometres to the west, its top attractions include San Antonio River Walk, Selena Quintanilla Mural and Historic Market Square.
Dallas is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 370 kilometres north of Houston. No journey is complete without visiting Dallas Symphony Orchestra at Meyerson Symphony Centre, Winspear Opera House and Dallas Museum of Art.
