Travelling from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): what you need to know
Houston is 15 hours behind Brisbane and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you get on your BNE to IAH flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Brisbane Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BNE and IAH:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Auckland Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
$893 is the best price for a one-way Brisbane Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,389. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BNE to IAH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Brisbane Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BNE to IAH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Brisbane Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Handy information about Brisbane Airport (BNE)
66.16% of flights that take off from Brisbane Airport make it to their destination on time.
Brisbane Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Brisbane. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to BNE? If you've booked an early flight from Brisbane Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Book a hotel near IAH if you're catching a late Brisbane Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a George Bush Intercontinental Airport rental car and explore Houston and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt are top outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from George Bush Intercontinental Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
From George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Brisbane Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Houston. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Houston is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Lock in your flights from Brisbane Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from BNE to IAH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Houston is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres west of Houston, a visit to San Antonio will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.
Dallas is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 370 kilometres north of Houston. No journey is complete without seeing Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art.
