Flying from Beijing to Houston: what you need to know
Beijing is home to a couple of airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Beijing to Houston departing from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX).
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are Houston's major entry points.
To ensure you catch your flight from Beijing to Houston, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Heading off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
You'll need an embassy visa for United States if you have a passport from China and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to change. So before booking your cheap flights from Beijing to Houston, check with your airline and the destination country's local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date information.
Flying from Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
We make it easy to book a flight from Beijing to Houston that includes a stopover. To see your options departing from Beijing Capital International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Central Beijing to PEK is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take you about 40 minutes to reach there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Beijing Capital International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Beijing to Houston or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Break up your flight from Beijing to Houston with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Beijing Capital International Airport and Houston are:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Depending on traffic conditions, you can drive to PKX from the centre of Beijing in around 1 hour and 3 minutes. The airport is approximately 56 kilometres away.
Kick off your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Beijing to Houston, kick back in one of these hotels close to Daxing International Airport:
Arriving in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston is approximately 27 kilometres. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 49 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Beijing to Houston. Book one of these accommodation options near IAH instead:
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
The centre of Houston is around 19 kilometres from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). As soon as your flight from Beijing to Houston has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 22 minutes.
The journey will take about 1 hour and 42 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable hotels where you can make a pit stop near HOU. Kick back after your flight from Beijing to Houston at any of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Houston
C$739 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Houston. Return flights start from C$1,559. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to get cheap flights from Beijing to Houston. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Beijing to Houston is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to show the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Best time to go to Houston
February is the quietest month for flights from Beijing to Houston, while July is the busiest. Find the ideal time to visit Houston based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Schedule your flight from Beijing to Houston for August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Houston to range from 24ºC to 40ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap flights from Beijing to Houston sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Houston
Once you've booked your flight from Beijing to Houston, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Houston:
The Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Houston itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Hermann Park.
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