Travelling from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) to Birmingham Airport (BHM): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Birmingham Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
You can choose from five weekly Houston Hobby Airport to Birmingham Airport flights. The 10:05 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Southwest Airlines operates the last service of the day at 21:45.
To ensure you get on your HOU to BHM flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Birmingham (and then exploring more of the United States!) is a cinch with Southwest Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Birmingham Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Southwest Airlines on this route.
With an impressive 86.86% of services arriving as scheduled, Southwest Airlines has the best on-time performance for HOU to BHM flights.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Houston Hobby Airport to Birmingham Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between HOU and BHM:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Nashville Airport
Dallas Love Field Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) to Birmingham Airport (BHM)
Right now, Rs35,142 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Houston Hobby Airport to Birmingham Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs70,283. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from HOU to BHM, book your journey three months before your planned departure.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Birmingham Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from HOU to BHM by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Birmingham Airport.
Handy information about Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
When it comes to Houston Hobby Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79% of flights complete their journey on time.
Houston Hobby Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Houston. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near HOU. Whether you've booked an early flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Birmingham Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Birmingham Airport (BHM)
If you're coming in on a late Houston Hobby Airport to Birmingham Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near BHM:
Hit the road running by picking up a Birmingham Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Avis or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Birmingham and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Birmingham Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Birmingham Airport (BHM) to central Birmingham
You'll find BHM at 5900 Airport Highway.
From Birmingham Airport, Birmingham is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Birmingham Airport (BHM)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Birmingham Airport. October is the busiest month to head to Birmingham. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Birmingham Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Birmingham, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 34ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from HOU to BHM in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Birmingham, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Travel about 354 kilometres north-west to Memphis to tick off its top attractions. From Elvis Presley’s Memphis to Graceland and National Civil Rights Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Next up? Head for New South Memphis. It's roughly 338 kilometres north-west of Birmingham and features highlights like Big River Crossing.