Flying from Houston to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE): What you need to know
Houston's main airport is Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Explore your departure options from this terminal when booking your flights from Houston to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE).
Take a direct Houston to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is located in Cleveland. The city operates on the UTC-5 timezone and is one hour ahead of Houston.
With 20 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is the most popular route. United Airlines operates the earliest flight at 7:20am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest departure from IAH to CLE is with United Airlines at 7:40pm.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Houston to CLE.
Hopping on a plane during a peak time like July? Busy periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can add another hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Houston to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) operate out of this terminal.
United Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Houston to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport taking off from IAH.
United is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from IAH to CLE.
With an impressive 87.1% of services landing on schedule, United is the best-performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Travelling from central Houston to IAH takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Houston to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays close to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
Of the departures from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 79% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
You can arrive at HOU from central Houston in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Houston Hobby Airport the day before your Houston to CLE flight:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 79%.
The street address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
If you have a late flight from Houston to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near CLE:
The address for CLE is 5300 Riverside Drive.
Getting from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to central Cleveland
From Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, central Cleveland is around 13 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is Rs13,573. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs26,590. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Book one month before travelling. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Houston to CLE.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding when to fly. December is the quietest month to visit Cleveland. March is when most people book flights from Houston to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your Houston to CLE plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Cleveland, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 28ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Houston to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport in January when temperatures are between -10ºC and 4ºC.
More about Cleveland
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Cleveland right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from Houston to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History are leading attractions which should feature on any good Cleveland itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Columbus is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Cleveland. Around 193 kilometres away to the southwest, check out popular attractions including Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
Around 145 kilometres northwest of Cleveland, Detroit is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Motown Museum, The Majestic Theatre and Detroit Institute of Arts.

