Travelling from Houston to Piarco International Airport (POS): What you need to know
Houston's main base, Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Houston to Piarco International Airport (POS).
Expect to be travelling for 5 hours 30 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Houston to Piarco International Airport flight.
Port Of Spain is two hours ahead of Houston. Piarco International Airport is located in Port Of Spain, which is in the UTC-4 timezone.
Choose from 7 direct flights each week between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Piarco International Airport (POS). This is the busiest route, with United Airlines offering a 4:48pm departure from IAH to POS.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Houston to POS.
If you're getting away during a popular month like July, get to the terminal even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. You can expect lines to be longer during holiday periods like Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Direct flights from Houston to Piarco International Airport (POS) can be booked from here.
United Airlines is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Houston to Piarco International Airport taking off from IAH.
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with United between IAH and POS.
United is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 78.33% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Houston to POS with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between IAH and POS include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Georgetown Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO)
Located around 40 kilometres from the centre of Houston, IAH can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Houston to Piarco International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these stays near Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
79% of flights departing from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport land at their destination on schedule.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Houston to Piarco International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Houston Hobby Airport and POS:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
You can arrive at HOU from central Houston in approximately 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes to travel the 19 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Houston to POS flight? Relax in a hotel near Houston Hobby Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
79% of flights departing Houston Hobby Airport meet their expected arrival time.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Piarco International Airport (POS)
Have a late flight from Houston to Piarco International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near POS and hit the lights earlier:
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Houston to Piarco International Airport flight.
Getting from Piarco International Airport (POS) to central Port Of Spain
Piarco International Airport is around 31 kilometres from central Port Of Spain. It takes around 30 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Piarco International Airport (POS)
Currently, ر.ق. 758 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Piarco International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 1,971. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Houston to POS if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Houston to Piarco International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Piarco International Airport (POS)
Think about your travel style when deciding the best time to fly. December is the quietest month to go to Port Of Spain. August is when most people book flights from Houston to Piarco International Airport (POS), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Port Of Spain is September, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 31ºC. Book your Houston to POS plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Houston to Piarco International Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 30ºC.
More about Port Of Spain
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Port Of Spain right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Houston to Piarco International Airport:
Your trip to Port Of Spain should come with a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions that are worth your time include Holy Trinity Cathedral, Queen's Park Savannah and Royal Botanical Gardens.
Explore more of Trinidad and Tobago
Scarborough is just one of the many places in Trinidad and Tobago waiting to be discovered after you've seen Port Of Spain. Around 97 kilometres away to the northeast, popular attractions include Orange Hill Nature Ranch, Fort King George and Scarborough Botanical Garden.