Flying from Houston to Tulsa International Airport (TUL): What you need to know
Begin planning your trip by looking up the most convenient departure point for your flight from Houston to Tulsa International Airport (TUL). Explore your options for taking off from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), the city's main airports.
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Houston to Tulsa International Airport flight.
Tulsa International Airport is located in Tulsa. The city's timezone is UTC-5 — the same as Houston.
With 40 direct weekly flights between the two airports, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL) is the busiest route. United Airlines operates the earliest flight at 7:20am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last departure from IAH to TUL is with United Airlines at 10:09pm.
Your flight from Houston to TUL won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
With more people on the move during high season, it's a good idea to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You can book a direct flight from Houston to Tulsa International Airport (TUL) departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
You can lock in a direct flight from Houston to Tulsa International Airport with United Airlines. This top carrier offers services from IAH.
United Airlines sees the most traveller bookings for flights from IAH to TUL.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier. An impressive 80.49% of its services on this route reach their destination on schedule.
Located around 27 kilometres from central Houston, IAH can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Houston to Tulsa International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
78.42% of flights leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport arrive at their destination on time.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Think about kicking off your journey from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). You can book a direct Houston to Tulsa International Airport (TUL) flight ticket from this hub.
You can board a direct flight from Houston to TUL with Southwest Airlines. This is one of the top airlines that operates this route out of HOU.
Southwest Airlines ranks number one in bookings on the HOU to TUL route.
Fly with Southwest Airlines if punctuality is a priority. Its flights between William P. Hobby Airport and Tulsa International Airport land as scheduled 82.35% of the time.
HOU is about 19 kilometres from central Houston. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near William P. Hobby Airport the day before your Houston to TUL flight:
William P. Hobby Airport has a track record for punctuality. 81.06% of flights leaving here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Tulsa International Airport (TUL)
Consider booking a hotel near TUL if you're catching a late flight from Houston to Tulsa International Airport. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Tulsa International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Thrifty or Payless and see more of Tulsa and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Houston to Tulsa International Airport flight.
TUL is located at 7777 E. Apache.
Getting from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to central Tulsa
Tulsa International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Tulsa. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Tulsa International Airport is ر.ق. 384. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 745. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Houston to TUL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Houston to Tulsa International Airport (TUL). Visit Tulsa in April for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Tulsa is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 37ºC. Book your Houston to TUL flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has temperatures of between -3ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Houston to Tulsa International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Tulsa
Start your Tulsa trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Houston to Tulsa International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Tulsa when you're ready to go sightseeing. Make your way to Black Wall Street followed by Philbrook Museum of Art and BOK Centre.
Explore more of the United States
Tulsa will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. Around 161 kilometres south-west of Tulsa, a trip to Oklahoma City will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma Contemporary and Mission OKC.
If you want to check out another side of the United States, head for Wichita, about 209 kilometres north-west of Tulsa. Museum of World Treasures, Steampunk Village and The Wichita Gardens are the start of reasons to visit.
