Traveling from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 2 hours 13 minutes. Houston's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Houston 1 hour behind Atlanta.
Choose from 129 weekly flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The 05:01 departure with Frontier Airlines is the earliest flight you can take from ATL to IAH. Delta Air Lines operates the latest service of the day at 22:50 if early starts aren't your thing.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between ATL and IAH are:
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Jackson-Evers International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is C$39. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$85. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book 9 months before traveling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from ATL to IAH.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Atlanta. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 17 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour and 9 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your vacation? Stay near ATL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are just the thing:
Arriving at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Reserve a hotel near IAH if you're on a late flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from the center of Houston. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 20 minutes.
Traveling to the center by public transport will take you roughly 49 minutes.
When to fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Houston in February.
Before locking in your flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Houston, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 40ºC.
Search for cheap flight tickets from ATL to IAH in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC and 19ºC on average.
More about Houston
Start your Houston trip right by finding a great place to stay. After booking your flight from ATL to IAH, have a look at our accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park are top sights which should feature on every Houston itinerary.
Complete your Houston trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, check out the lowest prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one place to get the best car rental price for your Houston getaway.
