Travelling from Houston to Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO): What you need to know
Your travels get underway at Houston's main airport, Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Explore the options for reserving a flight from Houston to Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) leaving from this terminal.
Take off on a direct Houston to Durango-La Plata County Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 2 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Durango is UTC-7, which is one hour behind Houston. Durango-La Plata County Airport is located in Durango.
Take your pick of 2 direct flights every week between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO). This is the busiest route, with United Airlines offering a 9:30am departure from IAH to DRO.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Houston to DRO.
With more people on the move during peak months like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Thanksgiving.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You can take a direct flight from Houston to Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) out of Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
United Airlines is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Houston to Durango-La Plata County Airport leaving from IAH.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with United from IAH to DRO.
IAH is around 40 kilometres from central Houston. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
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79% of flights that leave from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in around 50 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
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Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time performance rate of 79%. This figure reflects how frequently flights departing from this airport land on schedule.
The street address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO)
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The street address for DRO is 1000 Airport Rd.
Getting from Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) to central Durango
Durango-La Plata County Airport is around 21 kilometres from the centre of Durango. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It typically takes 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO)
Currently, $357 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Durango-La Plata County Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $400. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from Houston to DRO, book your plane ticket eight months before your departure date.
The best month for scoring cheap Houston to Durango-La Plata County Airport tickets is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO)
April is the quietest month for flights from Houston to Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO), while August is the most popular. Work out the best time to go to Durango based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your Houston to DRO plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Durango, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Houston to Durango-La Plata County Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -15ºC (5ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Durango
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Durango right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Houston to Durango-La Plata County Airport:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum, The Colorado Trail and Skyline Trailhead are attractions you won't want to skip in Durango.
Explore more of the United States
Albuquerque is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Durango. Around 257 kilometres away to the southeast, top sights here include Balloon Fiesta Park, Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum and Petroglyph National Monument.
Another favourite stop in the United States, Rio Rancho is located around 241 kilometres southeast of Durango. Plan to visit highlights including J&R Vintage Auto Museum.