Flying from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): what you need to know
2 hours 48 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Houston is 1 hour behind Fort Lauderdale and operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
Flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport start at 05:00 — the earliest with Spirit Airlines. The latest departure is the 22:06 option with Spirit Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 48 weekly services from FLL to IAH.
Heading away during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To look at your options for flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between FLL and IAH include:
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Tampa International Airport
Orlando International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is R 857. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 1,715. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from FLL to IAH, book your trip 9 months before the departure date.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Getting a cheap ticket from FLL to IAH is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as the price has dropped.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Handy information about Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
The journey from central Fort Lauderdale to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport takes around 27 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or hail a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near FLL:
Arriving at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
If you're on a late flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near IAH:
Getting from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport to the centre of Houston is about 20 minutes in a car. It's approximately 27 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
It'll take around 49 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Houston. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Houston, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 40ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from FLL to IAH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 19ºC on average.
More about Houston
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the top stays in Houston right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from FLL to IAH:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park are highlights which should be on any good Houston itinerary.
Complete your Houston trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to George Bush Intercontinental Airport — next up is finding a great stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Houston.
