Travelling from Toronto to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): What you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from Toronto to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Explore your options for departing Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).
The average length of a direct Toronto to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight is 3 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Houston is UTC-5, which is one hour behind Toronto. George Bush Intercontinental Airport is located in Houston.
The busiest route is from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), with 28 direct services every week. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from YYZ to IAH is the 6:10am United Airlines service. If a later flight fits your day better, the last departure is at 7:45pm with Air Canada.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Toronto to IAH.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
You can hop on a direct flight from Toronto to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) departing from Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
You can travel on a direct flight from Toronto to George Bush Intercontinental Airport with United Airlines. This well-known airline operates departures from YYZ.
The majority of travellers choose to book seats with United Airlines between YYZ and IAH.
With 66.94% of its services arriving as planned, Air Canada is the top on-time carrier on this route.
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of Pearson International Airport, data shows 63.97% of flights complete their journey on time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is about 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 40 minutes.
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Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 62.09%. This figure reflects how often flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
The journey to YKF from central Toronto is around 4 hours 5 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 105 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Toronto to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Region of Waterloo International Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out early:
The on-time performance rating of YKF is 63.64%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights from this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
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Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Toronto to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Getting from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport to the centre of Houston is around 21 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Right now, Rs37,673 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs68,552. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Toronto to IAH. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Toronto to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). July is the busiest month to travel to Houston. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in February.
Before locking in your Toronto to IAH flight ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Houston, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 40ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Toronto to George Bush Intercontinental Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC and 19ºC.
More about Houston
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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and The Houston Museum of Natural Science are a couple of major attractions to put on your Houston must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Holocaust Museum Houston.
Explore more of the United States
Austin is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Houston. Around 241 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Texas State Capitol, Central Park and Austin Museum of Art, Downtown.
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