Cheap flights to Houston from $123

Flights to Houston, United States, are available from the major Australian cities Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Your flight time ranges from 19-60h and can change depending on the number of layovers and their length; it may also depend on the time of year.

Unfortunately, direct flights from Australia to Houston are not currently available. Flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE), Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Houston, have one or more layovers. Major airlines Cathay Pacific, United Airlines and Singapore Airlines offer flights from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to Houston, United States. There are also Houston flight deals from Air New Zealand, ANA and Japan Airlines. Some regular layover cities are Los Angeles (LAX), Hong Kong (HKG) and Doha (DOH).

The city centre of Houston, Texas, is located around 35.5 km from the George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Taxis are located outside all terminals and cost around A$ 75 to downtown Houston. You can also use ride-sharing apps such as Getme Ride, GreenLight (GLT), Lyft, Uber and Wingz. Driving to the city takes about 25min, depending on the traffic. For a more economical route, the Metro Bus 102 tickets cost about A$ 1-2 and it takes between 50 and 90min to drive to the city. You need to pay for the bus fare in cash. The buses leave every 30min from the south side of Terminal C. You can change terminals by either the underground train (Subway) or the elevated train (Skyway). You can also rent a car at the Consolidated Rental Car Facility with companies such as Avis, Budget, Hertz and Thrifty.

In Houston, Texas, you can discover NASA’s space exploration at the Johnson Space Center Houston. In the space centre, walk inside a replica shuttle, learn about upcoming travel to Mars, touch a rock from the moon and meet an astronaut. For nature lovers, there is the Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, nature trails at Houston Arboretum and Nature Center and the open garden space of Rice University Campus. You can kayak down the Buffalo Bayou or take a day trip to Galveston, which has plenty of amusement rides and outdoor activities. Gaze at the Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park monument and explore Houston’s Museum District, where there are 19 museums, 11 of which are free. Houston also offers a large street-art scene throughout the city. For more alternative explorations, check out the quaint neighbourhood of Montrose. When it comes to sports, you can attend the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, catch a basketball game at the Toyota Center, watch football at the NRG Stadium or a round of baseball at Minute Maid Park. Check out the oldest bar in Houston, La Carafe, serving locals for over 125 years.

Australian citizens travelling to Houston, United States, require a passport to enter. Your passport must be current and valid for the duration of your stay in the US. Australians do not need a visa if their stay is under 90 days. This is under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). However, Australians wishing to travel to the United States must complete an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) application at least 72h before flying.

IAH is a unique code, commonly called an IATA code, used in the aviation industry to identify airports. This code, along with many others, are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association). A IAH flight refers to a flight to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport. Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), College Station Easterwood Field Airport (CLL), Beaumont Jefferson County Airport (BPT) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Houston on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Virgin Australia is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Houston.

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A return flight to Houston will typically cost around $392, however they can be found for as little as $119.

For those looking to save time traveling to Houston, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 10 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Houston Airport Marriott at George Bush Intercontinental is the closest property to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (0.0 km away from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport).