Travelling from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Paris: what you need to know
William P. Hobby Airport is located in Houston. Following the UTC+1 timezone, Paris is six hours ahead of Houston.
Leave plenty of time to get on your HOU to Paris flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. A good rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight ticket from HOU to Paris. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
HOU is around 16 kilometres from central Houston. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near HOU. Whether you have an early flight from William P. Hobby Airport to Paris or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are all about convenience:
81.06% of flights leaving William P. Hobby Airport reach their destination on time. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from HOU.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
How to find the cheapest flights from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Paris
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way William P. Hobby Airport to Paris flight is $589. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,211. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from HOU to Paris, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The distance from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris is roughly 27 kilometres. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from William P. Hobby Airport to Paris. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Explore without limits with a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and experience more of Paris and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from HOU to Paris.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
After your flight from William P. Hobby Airport to Paris has landed, you can get to the city centre in around 35 minutes by car. Central Paris is roughly 19 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 55 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near ORY. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your HOU to Paris flight:
Alamo, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar make picking up a Paris Orly Airport rental car easy and quick. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Lock in the best price by booking your ride from ORY one week in advance. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.
The address for Paris Orly Airport is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) is around 88 kilometres from central Paris. It'll take you about 1 hour 30 minutes to reach the city centre in a ride-share or cab once you've stepped off your flight from William P. Hobby Airport to Paris.
The journey will take you about 2 hours 20 minutes when travelling on public transport.
Choose a hotel near BVA and go from the runway to resting in a snap. Whether you're coming in on a late HOU to Paris flight or just want a hassle-free arrival, these accommodation options are all about convenience:
Whether you'd like a mini for a solo trip or a spacious SUV to fit the whole crew comfortably, you'll find the perfect Beauvais-Tille Airport rental car for your needs. Explore the range of wheels available here from names such as Loca Malin, Budget and Europcar.
Around three weeks before your flight from William P. Hobby Airport to Paris is a good time to book your vehicle from BVA. You're more likely to land a better deal or pick up some early bird promotions.
Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
Visit Paris during high season if you prefer a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Paris in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Lock in a William P. Hobby Airport to Paris flight ticket with a departure in August to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from HOU to Paris around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Paris
Start your Paris trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from William P. Hobby Airport to Paris, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are leading attractions which should feature on any good Paris itinerary.
Explore more of France
Paris has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of France waiting to be explored. Around 386 kilometres south-east of Paris, a trip to Lyon will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
Nantes is another standout destination in France and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. No trip is complete without experiencing Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.