Travelling from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Houston: what you need to know
Houston is five hours behind Cardiff, where Cardiff Airport is located. Houston follows the UTC-5 timezone.
For a relaxed start to your CWL to Houston flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
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The journey from central Cardiff to CWL takes around 1 hour 5 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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66.16% of flights that take off from Cardiff Airport reach their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Houston
$3,235 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cardiff Airport to Houston flight. Return flight tickets start at $1,610. These prices can change depending on demand.
To find cheap flights from CWL to Houston, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
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Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to the centre of Houston takes around 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Cardiff Airport to Houston. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IAH instead:
Pick up a George Bush Intercontinental Airport rental car and discover Houston and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt are popular providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from George Bush Intercontinental Airport around three weeks before your flight from CWL to Houston.
The street address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is around 19 kilometres from the centre of Houston. After your flight from Cardiff Airport to Houston, it'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 40 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to HOU. Here are a few options where you can check in after your CWL to Houston flight:
Easirent, Dollar and Thrifty make picking up a William P. Hobby Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Don't pay more than you need to. Reserving your ride four weeks before your arrival at HOU can help you lock in a better rate.
You can find William P. Hobby Airport at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Best time to go to Houston
Carefully consider your travel dates before locking in your flight from Cardiff Airport to Houston. The city comes alive in high season, but hotel rates are generally higher and top attractions can get busy. Go to Houston in the low season if you like a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Houston is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Book your Cardiff Airport to Houston flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CWL to Houston in January when temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Houston
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Houston right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Cardiff Airport to Houston:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building, The Houston Museum of Natural Science and Hermann Park are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Houston itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Houston is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United States you should also see. Around 306 kilometres west of Houston, a visit to San Antonio will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.
Dallas is another must-experience 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.