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Flights to Houston: need to know

Cheap airline tickets to Houston

Planning a vacation in the heart of Texas? Start your trip planning with cheap flights to Houston. The city has two major airports, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). All major American airlines fly to Houston, including Airtran Airways, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue and United.

When to book the cheapest flights to Houston

Houston is notoriously hot in the summer, with a heat that few can stand unless they're true Texans. The best time to visit the city is October and April because the weather is fantastic. Book your flights to Houston at least 4-5 months in advance for the cheapest flight prices.

• Peak season: Between April and October, for warm yet mild weather.
• Low season: Summer.

Flight duration

A flight to Houston from New York takes 5 hours and 20 minutes.

Experience Houston: sights, tours and activities

Houston is the biggest city in the USA, which means you won't run out of things to do and see while on your Houston vacation any time soon! Pick up your CityPASS and get exploring!

Essentials in Houston

Houston Space Center: Houston is the home of NASA so a trip to the space center is a must! It’s easy to get here if you rent a car. Explore the insides of space artefacts like the Apollo 17 comp and module or try on a real astronaut suit!

Discovery Green Park: For a breath of fresh air, head to this park in central Houston. It's the perfect place for a picnic or a walk. In summer, it hosts plenty of outdoor music concerts in the evenings.

Football: Football is big business in Texas, particularly Houston. There are four universities here, all with teams worth watching. Why not catch a game while you're in town and root for the home team. Go Cougars, go Owls, go Southern Tigers, go Huskies!

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Hotels and accommodation in Houston

Houston has endless choices when it comes to hotels and accommodation. The city is geared towards business travelers so you'll find that hotels in Houston are cheaper on weekends. Many hotels are located downtown, but you'll also find B&Bs in The Heights and the Washington Corridor.