Flying from Paris to Houston: what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from Paris to Houston. Explore your options for departing Paris from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
When planning your arrival in Houston, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are the major entry points.
10 hours 35 minutes is the average journey time for a direct flight from Paris to Houston. Operating on the UTC-5 timezone, Houston is 6 hours behind Paris.
With 10 weekly flights between the two airports, Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is the most popular route. Hop on the first flight from Paris to Houston with Air France at 10:10. If you're keen to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight from CDG to IAH is with Air France at 10:10.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Paris to Houston. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. A good general rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
When travelling to United States for tourism purposes, you will need an ETA if you have a passport from France. However, visa rules are subject to change and you may need other documents depending on the purpose and length of your stay. Always check the most recent guidelines before reserving your cheap flight from Paris to Houston.
Flying from Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Take off from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) on a nonstop flight from Paris to Houston. From CDG, you can fly directly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
If you plan to leave from CDG, you can take a direct flight from Paris to Houston with Air France.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Paris to Houston. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Travelling from central Paris to CDG takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 44 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Paris to Houston? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Charles de Gaulle Airport:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to refresh yourself with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Paris to Houston, here's where you can stop when departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport:
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
You can reach ORY from central Paris in approximately 34 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 57 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not book an extra night away? Consider staying at one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport the day before your flight from Paris to Houston:
Arriving in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston is roughly 27 kilometres. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 49 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
Reserve a hotel close to IAH if you're catching a late flight from Paris to Houston. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Once your flight from Paris to Houston has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in about 22 minutes by car. Central Houston is approximately 19 kilometres from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Public transport will get you there in approximately 1 hour and 42 minutes.
After your flight from Paris to Houston, kick back at a hotel close to HOU. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Houston
Right now, R 4,830 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Paris to Houston. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 9,830. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from Paris to Houston, reserve your journey 9 months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Paris to Houston. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. We'll let you know right away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you time checking for cheap tickets from Paris to Houston every day.
Play around with filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Paris to Houston, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Best time to go to Houston
February is the quietest month for flights from Paris to Houston, while July is the most popular. Find the ideal time to visit Houston based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Houston is August, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 40ºC. Lock in your flights from Paris to Houston in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Paris to Houston in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC and 19ºC on average.
More about Houston
After booking your flight from Paris to Houston, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Houston:
The Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Houston to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Hermann Park.
Complete your Houston trip with a car rental
Check out our range of car rentals once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Paris to Houston. Whether you're after a compact ride, family sedan or even something that'll turn heads, you can easily compare companies in one go to get the best deal.
