Travelling from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 40 minutes.
Lima and Houston are in the UTC-5 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Flights from LIM to IAH start from 00:55 — the first with United Airlines. The latest departure is at 01:50 with United Airlines. Overall, there are ten weekly Jorge Chavez International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your LIM to IAH flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Houston (and then exploring more of United States!) is a snap with United Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with United Airlines on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates LIM to IAH flights is United Airlines. Its services land as planned 78.33% of the time.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Jorge Chavez International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LIM and IAH:
El Salvador International Airport
Cancun International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
At the moment, ر.ق. 876 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Jorge Chavez International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 1,638. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LIM to IAH.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Handy information about Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
81.53% of flights departing from Jorge Chavez International Airport land at their destination according to schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from LIM.
Central Lima to Jorge Chavez International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near LIM. Whether you have an early flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Book a hotel near IAH if you're catching a late Jorge Chavez International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a George Bush Intercontinental Airport rental car and explore Houston and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt are popular providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from George Bush Intercontinental Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from the centre of Houston. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The quietest month for a flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Houston based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Houston is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 40ºC. Book your flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LIM to IAH in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of United States
Houston has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometres west of Houston, a visit to San Antonio will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.
Around 370 kilometres north of Houston, Dallas is another essential stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art.