Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Houston: what you need to know
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located in Barcelona. Following the UTC-6 timezone, Houston is seven hours behind Barcelona.
For a relaxed start to your BCN to Houston flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from BCN to Houston with a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Well-traveled stopover hubs include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
The journey from central Barcelona to BCN takes about 30 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Houston? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to BCN:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from BCN touch down on schedule 80% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Houston
$678 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Houston flight. A return plane ticket right now is $1,094. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from BCN to Houston, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Houston ticket.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BCN to Houston by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Houston.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The distance from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston is roughly 40 kilometres. It'll take you around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel close to IAH if you have a late flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Houston. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport about three weeks before your flight from BCN to Houston.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
After your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Houston has arrived, you can reach the city centre in about 20 minutes by car. Central Houston is roughly 19 kilometres from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU).
The journey will take about 50 minutes on public transport.
Following your BCN to Houston flight, kick back at a hotel near HOU. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Avoid potential price surges. Securing your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at HOU can land you a better rate.
You'll find Houston Hobby Airport at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Best time to go to Houston
July is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Houston. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to Houston in January.
Before locking in your Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Houston plane ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Houston, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from BCN to Houston around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Houston
After booking your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Houston, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Houston:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and The Menil Collection are leading attractions which should feature on any good Houston itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Houston, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Travel around 306 kilometres west to San Antonio to tick off its top attractions. From San Antonio River Walk to San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Dallas is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 370 kilometres north of Houston. No trip is complete without a visit to Meyerson Symphony Centre, Winspear Opera House and Dallas Museum of Art.