Flying from Seattle to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU): What you need to know
Seattle's main airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Explore your options for leaving from here when searching for flights from Seattle to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU).
Around 4 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct Seattle to Houston Hobby Airport flight.
Houston is two hours ahead of Seattle. Houston Hobby Airport is located in Houston, which operates on the UTC-6 timezone.
Take your pick of 2 direct flights a week between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). This is the most popular route, with Southwest Airlines offering a 10:40pm departure from SEA to HOU.
To ensure you catch your flight from Seattle to HOU, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
With more people on the move during busy periods like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Thanksgiving.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Reach your destination without the detour from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Nonstop flights from Seattle to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) can be booked from here.
When departing from SEA, you can catch a direct flight from Seattle to Houston Hobby Airport with Southwest Airlines.
The most frequently booked airline between SEA and HOU is Southwest Airlines.
SEA is around 23 kilometers from central Seattle. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
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80% of flights leaving Seattle-Tacoma International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. Given its strong performance rating, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of SEA.
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
On public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to PAE in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometers away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Seattle Paine Field International Airport the day before your Seattle to HOU flight:
The majority of flights that depart Seattle Paine Field International Airport reach their destination right on cue. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Have a late flight from Seattle to Houston Hobby Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near HOU and get cozy, quick:
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Seattle to Houston Hobby Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Getting from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) to central Houston
Central Houston is around 19 kilometers from Houston Hobby Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car rental, cab or ride-share.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Right now, AED 607 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Houston Hobby Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 1,455. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Seattle to HOU. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Seattle to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). July is when most people visit Houston. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in December.
Lock in a Seattle to HOU plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Houston to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Seattle to Houston Hobby Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Houston
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Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building, Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Menil Collection are essential stops on your Houston itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Houston, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Journey around 241 kilometers west to Austin to tick off its must-visit sights. From Texas State Capitol to Austin Museum of Art, Downtown and 360 Bridge, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Corpus Christi is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 290 kilometers southwest of Houston. No journey is complete without experiencing USS LEXINGTON, Texas State Aquarium and Bayfront Park.
