Flying from Anchorage to Houston: what you need to know
Many exciting adventures start from Anchorage's main airport, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC). Explore the options for catching a flight from Anchorage to Houston departing from this terminal.
The chief entry points to Houston are George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Around 6 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Anchorage to Houston flight.
Houston's timezone is UTC-5, making Houston three hours ahead of Anchorage.
The most popular route for flights from Anchorage to Houston is from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). You can select from two weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from ANC to IAH is the 22:31 United Airlines option. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 22:34 with United Airlines.
To ensure you catch your Anchorage to Houston flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
If you're travelling during a popular month like July, arrive at the terminal even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Expect lines to be longer during peak periods like Christmas and New Year.
How to find the cheapest flights from Anchorage to Houston
Right now, £182 is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Anchorage to Houston. The cheapest price for a return flight is £336. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap Anchorage to Houston flights, reserve your trip six months before your departure.
The best month for finding cheap plane tickets from Anchorage to Houston is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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Flying from Anchorage
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
Jet off from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) on a nonstop flight from Anchorage to Houston. From ANC, you can fly straight to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
United Airlines is a leading airline that offers direct Anchorage to Houston plane tickets leaving from ANC.
Located around 4 miles from central Anchorage, ANC can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Anchorage to Houston or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, 79.27% of flights complete their journey on time.
Arriving in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston takes around 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 13 miles away.
It usually takes 50 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you have a late flight from Anchorage to Houston, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near IAH:
Travel at your own pace with a George Bush Intercontinental Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and chase adventure across Houston and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from George Bush Intercontinental Airport around three weeks before your trip.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
After your flight from Anchorage to Houston has landed, you can get to the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Houston is roughly 10 miles from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
After your flight from Anchorage to Houston, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to HOU. These are some great options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a William P. Hobby Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Easirent, Dollar or Thrifty and be off and running.
Avoid potential price surges. Securing your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at HOU can get you a lower rate.
William P. Hobby Airport is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Best time to go to Houston
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Anchorage to Houston. July is the busiest month to visit Houston. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
When booking your Anchorage to Houston tickets, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Houston, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap flights from Anchorage to Houston around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Houston
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Houston right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Anchorage to Houston:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Houston itinerary.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Houston, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Travel about 190 miles west to San Antonio to check off its top sights. From The San Antonio River Walk to San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 230 miles north of Houston, Dallas is another essential stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art.
