Travelling from Reykjavik to Houston: what you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Reykjavik. Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Reykjavik to Houston departing from here.
When choosing where to land in Houston, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are the chief entry points.
Houston is five hours behind Reykjavik and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your Reykjavik to Houston flight.
Travelling over a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Houston
To find cheap Reykjavik to Houston flights, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Reykjavik to Houston is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll tell you when a better deal is available on cheap flights from Reykjavik to Houston.
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Flying from Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper Reykjavik to Houston flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Keflavik International Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular options:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
KEF is around 40 kilometres from central Reykjavik. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
After a relaxed start to your break? Stay near Keflavik International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Reykjavik to Houston or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of the flights that depart from Keflavik International Airport, 66.96% touch down on time at their destination.
Arriving in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The distance from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston is roughly 21 kilometres. It'll take you about 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Reykjavik to Houston. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IAH instead:
Pick up a George Bush Intercontinental Airport rental car and discover Houston and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from George Bush Intercontinental Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
The street address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Central Houston is located around 16 kilometres from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). After your flight from Reykjavik to Houston has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 20 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 40 minutes or so.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near HOU. Settle in and get cosy after your Reykjavik to Houston flight at any of these well-located options:
Forget about public transport schedules or long cab lines. Pick up a William P. Hobby Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Check out the availability and rates from Easirent, Dollar and Thrifty.
Call dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from HOU four weeks in advance often means lower prices and a wider selection of vehicles.
You can find William P. Hobby Airport at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Best time to go to Houston
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Reykjavik to Houston. July is the busiest month to visit Houston. If you prefer a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in Houston is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 40ºC. Lock in your Reykjavik to Houston ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap flights from Reykjavik to Houston around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Houston
Once you've booked your flight from Reykjavik to Houston, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Houston:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park are top attractions which should feature on any good Houston itinerary.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Houston, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Journey around 306 kilometres west to San Antonio to tick off its popular sights. From The San Antonio River Walk to San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Dallas is another essential stop in United States and is around 370 kilometres north of Houston. No journey is complete without visiting Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art.
