Flying from Houston to Midland International Airport (MAF): What you need to know
Start 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 Midland International Airport (MAF) taking off from either of these.
Take off on a direct Houston to Midland International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Houston and Midland (where Midland International Airport is located) share the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch when you arrive.
With 48 direct flights a week between the two airports, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Midland International Airport (MAF) is the busiest route. United Airlines operates the earliest flight at 7:13am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before flying, the last departure from IAH to MAF is with United Airlines at 10:03pm.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Houston to MAF. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Houston to Midland International Airport (MAF) can be booked from this terminal.
When leaving from IAH, you can take a direct flight from Houston to Midland International Airport with United Airlines.
United Airlines is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from IAH to MAF.
With a reliable 85.92% of services arriving on schedule, United Airlines is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Houston, IAH can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
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Of the departures from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Thinking of flying out of William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)? Direct Houston to Midland International Airport (MAF) flight tickets are available from this popular hub.
Southwest Airlines operates direct flights from Houston to MAF out of HOU. Book your favourite window seat and arrive at your destination in a single hop.
Southwest Airlines takes the lead in bookings on the HOU to MAF route.
Want the most on-time carrier? Go with Southwest Airlines. 83.64% of its flights between William P. Hobby Airport and Midland International Airport touch down on schedule.
With public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
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William P. Hobby Airport has a track record for punctuality. 81.06% of flights departing here arrive right on target.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Midland International Airport (MAF)
Coming in on a late flight from Houston to Midland International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay a short drive from MAF at Grand Texan Hotel and Convention Centre.
Getting from Midland International Airport (MAF) to central Midland
Central Midland is around 13 kilometres from Midland International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do some research before your trip.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 2 hours 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Midland International Airport (MAF)
Rs38,078 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Houston to Midland International Airport. A return flight starts from Rs52,772. These fares can change based on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Houston to MAF, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Midland International Airport (MAF)
April is the quietest month for flights from Houston to Midland International Airport (MAF), while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Midland based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Midland is June, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 37ºC. Book your Houston to MAF flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Houston to Midland International Airport in January when temperatures are between 1ºC and 17ºC.
More about Midland
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Midland right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Houston to Midland International Airport:
There are loads of awesome things to do in Midland when you're ready to sightsee. Start exploring at Museum of the Southwest followed by The Petroleum Museum and Centennial Park.
Explore more of the United States
Midland has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. About 177 kilometres north of Midland, a visit to Lubbock will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Wild West, The Buddy Holly Centre and McPherson Cellars Winery.
Around 241 kilometres east of Midland, Abilene is another favourite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at The Grace Museum, Abilene Zoo and Texas Forts Trail.
