Flying from Seattle to Houston: what you need to know
Start your trip at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), the main airport in Seattle. Explore flights from Seattle to Houston that depart from this terminal.
The primary hubs where you can touch down in Houston are George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Hop on a direct Seattle to Houston flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Houston is UTC-5, which is two hours ahead of Seattle.
With 40 flights a week between the two airports, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is the busiest route. Board the first flight from Seattle to Houston with United Airlines at 05:00. If you'd like to make the most of your day before leaving, the last departure from SEA to IAH is with Alaska Airlines at 23:59.
For a stress-free start to your trip, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your Seattle to Houston flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Houston
To secure cheap Seattle to Houston flights, reserve your journey two months ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on plane tickets from Seattle to Houston. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Flying from Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
You can find a direct flight from Seattle to Houston departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Begin your trip at SEA and then land at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
You'll have your pick of airlines that offer direct Seattle to Houston plane tickets out of SEA. Book your seat with one of these:
The journey from central Seattle to SEA takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Seattle to Houston? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
81.27% of flights departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from SEA.
Arriving in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston takes around 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 21 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Seattle to Houston, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near IAH:
Hit the road running by picking up a George Bush Intercontinental Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and explore beyond Houston's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from George Bush Intercontinental Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
IAH is situated at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
The centre of Houston is located around 16 kilometres from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Once your flight from Seattle to Houston has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 20 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near HOU. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Seattle to Houston:
Forget about public transport schedules or long cab queues. Pick up a William P. Hobby Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Compare rates and availability from Easirent, Dollar and Thrifty.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Reserving your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at HOU can land you a better rate.
William P. Hobby Airport can be found at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Best time to go to Houston
July is the most popular month for flights from Seattle to Houston. To skip the crowds, visit Houston in February.
The warmest month in Houston is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 40ºC. Book your Seattle to Houston ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap flights from Seattle to Houston in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 19ºC on average.
More about Houston
Start your Houston trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Houston, check out our selection of hotels including:
The Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Houston must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Hermann Park.
Explore more of United States
San Antonio is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Houston. Around 306 kilometres to the west, popular attractions include The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.
If there's time to check out another great destination in United States, head for Dallas, roughly 370 kilometres north of Houston. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art are key reasons to visit.
