Flying from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Houston: what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from El Dorado International Airport to Houston is 4 hours 56 minutes.
Bogota (the location of El Dorado International Airport) and Houston are in the same timezone — UTC-5.
The most popular route is from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). You can choose from 20 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from BOG to IAH is the 00:14 United service. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 08:15 with United.
To ensure you get on your flight from BOG to Houston, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as August, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
You can catch a direct flight from El Dorado International Airport to Houston that arrives at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Book your ticket with United. This popular airline operates direct flights from El Dorado International Airport to Houston.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for flights from BOG to Houston, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
When travelling to United States for tourism purposes, you'll need an embassy visa if you hold a passport from Colombia. However, visa rules can change and you may need further documentation depending on the duration and purpose of your trip. Always check the most up-to-date guidelines before reserving your cheap ticket from El Dorado International Airport to Houston.
Travelling from central Bogota to BOG takes about 1 hour and 12 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near BOG. Whether you're catching an early flight from El Dorado International Airport to Houston or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Houston
194 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from El Dorado International Airport to Houston. A return flight starts from 285 €. These prices may change depending on availability.
Book 9 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BOG to Houston.
The cheapest month for tickets from El Dorado International Airport to Houston is May. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool and choose the date that offers the lowest fare.
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Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is around 27 kilometres from central Houston. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 49 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from El Dorado International Airport to Houston. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IAH instead:
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
As soon as your flight from El Dorado International Airport to Houston has hit the tarmac, 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).
You can also travel using public transport, which will take roughly 1 hour and 42 minutes.
You'll find some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near HOU. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from BOG to Houston at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Houston
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from El Dorado International Airport to Houston while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Houston, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Book your flight from El Dorado International Airport to Houston for August to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 24ºC to 40ºC.
Look for cheap flights from BOG to Houston 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'll find the best places to stay in Houston right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from El Dorado International Airport to Houston:
The Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building are a couple of big attractions to add to your Houston to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Hermann Park.
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