Flying from Houston to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Houston to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL). George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are Houston's main airports.
The timezone in Ponta Delgada is UTC-1, which is four hours ahead of Houston. Joao Paulo II Airport is located in Ponta Delgada.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Houston to PDL.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, plan to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Houston to PDL. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Travelling from central Houston to IAH takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Houston to Joao Paulo II Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
When it comes to George Bush Intercontinental Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78.42% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
HOU is around 19 kilometres from central Houston. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Houston to PDL flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to William P. Hobby Airport:
William P. Hobby Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 81.06% of flights departing here arrive right on target.
The street address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Have a late flight from Houston to Joao Paulo II Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near PDL and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Hit the road running by picking up a Joao Paulo II Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar and explore beyond Ponta Delgada's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your Houston to Joao Paulo II Airport flight.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Joao Paulo II Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Ponta Delgada. How long it'll take to get to the centre by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Joao Paulo II Airport is Rs104,779. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs173,432. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Houston to PDL. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Houston to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL). August is the most popular month to visit Ponta Delgada. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
When booking your Houston to PDL flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Ponta Delgada, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 24ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Houston to Joao Paulo II Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 17ºC.
More about Ponta Delgada
After booking your flight from Houston to Joao Paulo II Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Ponta Delgada:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Portas da Cidade, Seazores and Walking Trail - Rocha da Relva are leading attractions which should feature on any good Ponta Delgada itinerary.
Explore more of Portugal
Ponta Delgada has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Portugal you should also see. Around 161 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada, a visit to Angra do Heroísmo will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Monte Brasil Caldeira, Historical Institute of Terceira and Se Cathedral.
If there's time to check out another corner of Portugal, head for Horta, roughly 274 kilometres west of Ponta Delgada. Naturalist - Science & Tourism. Whale Watching, Church of the Holy Saviour and Cabeço do Fogo are key reasons to visit.
