Flying from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
London's timezone is UTC+0, making London six hours ahead of Houston.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your HOU to LHR flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Houston Hobby Airport to London Heathrow Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between HOU and LHR include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Orlando International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Right now, 313 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Houston Hobby Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 772 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from HOU to LHR. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Houston Hobby Airport to London Heathrow Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from HOU to LHR.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Handy information about Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Of the flights that depart from Houston Hobby Airport, 79% land on schedule at their destination.
Houston Hobby Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Houston. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near HOU. Whether you've booked an early flight from Houston Hobby Airport to London Heathrow Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Houston Hobby Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
Follow your own route with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and discover more of London and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport about one week before you set off.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to London Heathrow Airport. For smaller crowds, go to London in March.
When booking your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to London Heathrow Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from HOU to LHR in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom you'll want to see. Around 257 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Manchester will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Birmingham is another must-experience destination in the United Kingdom and is around 161 kilometres north-west of London. No journey is complete without dropping by Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.