Travelling from Houston to Dallas: what you need to know
Kick off your journey at one of Houston's main airports, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Check out your options for booking a flight from Houston to Dallas jetting off from either of these.
When it comes to arriving in Dallas, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is a major gateway. Another is Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL).
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Houston to Dallas flight.
Houston and Dallas are in the same timezone, UTC-5.
The busiest route for flights from Houston to Dallas is from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Take your pick of 126 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to maximise your time on arrival, the earliest flight from IAH to DFW is the 05:00 American Airlines service. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 22:01 with Frontier Airlines.
To ensure you make your Houston to Dallas flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're flying during a peak month like July, get to the terminal even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Expect lines to be longer during high seasons like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Dallas
Rs13,601 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Houston to Dallas. Return flights start at Rs27,361. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
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The best month for picking up cheap plane tickets from Houston to Dallas is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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Flying from Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Start your journey at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), which offers multiple direct flights from Houston to Dallas. From IAH, you can fly nonstop to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) or Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL).
These are some of the leading airlines offering direct Houston to Dallas plane tickets with departures from IAH:
Located around 21 kilometres from central Houston, IAH can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Houston to Dallas, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Of all flights departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% land on schedule at their destination.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Looking for a direct flight from Houston to Dallas setting off from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)? Fasten your seatbelt and fly straight from HOU to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL).
From HOU, you can book a direct Houston to Dallas plane ticket with Southwest Airlines.
You can reach HOU from the centre of Houston in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to travel the 16 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Houston to Dallas? Relax in a hotel near William P. Hobby Airport before your holiday officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
The majority of flights that depart William P. Hobby Airport get to their destination on schedule. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 81.06%.
The address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Arriving in Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to central Dallas takes around 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 26 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
Consider staying in a hotel close to DFW if you have a late flight from Houston to Dallas. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Easirent, Europcar or Thrifty and see more of Dallas and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport about one week before your trip.
DFW is situated at 2400 Aviation Dr.
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
The centre of Dallas is around 10 kilometres from Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL). After your flight from Houston to Dallas has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 20 minutes.
The trip will take approximately 50 minutes on public transport.
Forget about public transport timetables or slow-moving cab lines. Pick up a Dallas Love Field Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Check out the availability and rates from Easirent, Thrifty and Dollar.
Snap up a deal by securing your ride from DAL three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Dallas Love Field Airport can be found at 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
Best time to go to Dallas
February is the quietest month for flights from Houston to Dallas, while July is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to visit Dallas based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Houston to Dallas ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Dallas to range from 24ºC to 41ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Houston to Dallas in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC and 16ºC on average.
More about Dallas
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Dallas right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Houston to Dallas:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art are major attractions which should feature on any good Dallas itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Houston is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Dallas. Around 370 kilometres to the south, top sights here include The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park.
Around 402 kilometres south-west of Dallas, San Antonio is another essential stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.
