Flying from Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Houston: what you need to know
Houston is 1 hour behind Syracuse, where Hancock International Airport is located. Houston operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from SYR to Houston.
If you're getting away during a popular month like July, make your way to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Expect lines to be longer during high seasons like spring break and summer.
You won't need your passport or a visa to travel within United States. You will need a valid identity document however, like a driver's licence or ID card. Make sure they're on your packing checklist once you've booked your flight tickets from Hancock International Airport to Houston.
SYR is about 18 kilometres from central Syracuse. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 1 hour and 12 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to SYR? If you're boarding an early flight from Hancock International Airport to Houston, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Houston
C$178 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Hancock International Airport to Houston. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$293. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from SYR to Houston, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Hancock International Airport to Houston across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you from looking for cheap tickets from SYR to Houston every day.
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Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is around 27 kilometres from central Houston. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 20 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 49 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to IAH if you're catching a late flight from Hancock International Airport to Houston. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Once your flight from Hancock International Airport to Houston has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 22 minutes by car. Central Houston is approximately 19 kilometres from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
The journey will take roughly 1 hour and 42 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near HOU. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from SYR to Houston:
Best time to go to Houston
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Hancock International Airport to Houston. July is the most popular month to travel to Houston. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Houston is August, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 40ºC. Lock in your flights from Hancock International Airport to Houston in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap flights from SYR to Houston in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 19ºC on average.
More about Houston
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Houston right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Hancock International Airport to Houston:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park are highlights which should be on every Houston itinerary.
Complete your Houston trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Houston and see the sights on your own schedule. Easily compare options in one place to find your perfect ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from Hancock International Airport to Houston.
