Travelling from Dallas to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): what you need to know
Start your trip planning by checking out the ideal departure point for your flight from Dallas to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Explore the options for leaving from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) or Dallas Love Field (DAL), two of the city's main airports.
1 hour 11 minutes is the time it takes on average for a direct flight from Dallas to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Houston's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Dallas. George Bush Intercontinental Airport is located in Houston.
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is the most popular route. There are 193 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with American Airlines at 22:37. Choose the first DFW to IAH departure with United at 05:10 if you want to get going earlier.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Dallas to IAH. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
With more people on the move during peak months like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Fourth of July.
Airports in Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
You can book a direct flight from Dallas to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) leaving from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
At DFW, you'll find a good selection of airlines that operate direct flights from Dallas to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, including:
DFW is about 32 kilometres from central Dallas. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 3 hours and 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Dallas to George Bush Intercontinental Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport:
About George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
If you have a late flight from Dallas to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near IAH:
Getting from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
From George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 49 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
C$105 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dallas to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Return flights start from C$220. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
Book 8 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure flight tickets from Dallas to IAH.
You'll land the biggest savings on your tickets from Dallas to George Bush Intercontinental Airport if you plan your break for May. Go one step further and use the 'Whole month' search tool to find the cheapest day to fly out.
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The best time to fly from Dallas to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Dallas to George Bush Intercontinental Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Houston, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Houston. The warmest month is August. Lock in your flights from Dallas to IAH during then and you can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 40ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Dallas to George Bush Intercontinental Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC and 19ºC on average.
More about Houston
After locking in your flight from Dallas to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Houston:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Houston is to explore its leading attractions. Some highlights include The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park.
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