Traveling from Houston to Eagle County Airport (EGE): What you need to know
Start planning your trip by looking up the most convenient departure point for your flight from Houston to Eagle County Airport (EGE). Explore the options for leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), the city's main airports.
Jump on a direct Houston to Eagle County Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 3 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Vail is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Houston. Eagle County Airport is located in Vail.
You can choose from 3 direct services a week between George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Eagle County Airport (EGE). This is the most popular route, with United Airlines offering a 9:51am departure from IAH to EGE.
Your flight from Houston to EGE won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
Peak season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Get to your destination in one go from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Nonstop flights from Houston to Eagle County Airport (EGE) are available from here.
When departing from IAH, you can take a direct flight from Houston to Eagle County Airport with United Airlines.
The airline most travelers choose when flying between IAH and EGE is United Airlines.
Among carriers on this route, United Airlines has the best record for on-time arrivals.
Traveling from central Houston to IAH takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometers in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your vacation? Stay near George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Houston to Eagle County Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
78.42% of flights that depart George Bush Intercontinental Airport land at their destination on time.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
You can reach HOU from central Houston in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to travel the 19 kilometers or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Houston to EGE flight? Kick back in a hotel near William P. Hobby Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
The majority of flights that leave William P. Hobby Airport arrive at their destination right on cue. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 81.06%.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Eagle County Airport (EGE)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Houston to Eagle County Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near EGE instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Eagle County Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Hertz or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Vail and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around one week before your Houston to Eagle County Airport flight.
Getting from Eagle County Airport (EGE) to central Vail
Central Vail is around 48 kilometers from Eagle County Airport. Travel times by car rental or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do some research before you go.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Eagle County Airport (EGE)
$242 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Houston to Eagle County Airport. Return flights start from $248. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To snap up cheap flights from Houston to EGE, book your plane ticket one month before your departure date.
June is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Houston to Eagle County Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Save on your flight from Houston to Eagle County Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Houston to Eagle County Airport (EGE)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding when to fly. November is the quietest month to visit Vail. March is when most people book flights from Houston to Eagle County Airport (EGE), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
The warmest month in Vail is July, with temperatures ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your Houston to EGE plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Houston to Eagle County Airport in January when temperatures are between -20ºC (-4ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF).
More about Vail
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Vail right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Houston to Eagle County Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Vail Summit, Ski & Snowboard Club and Bravo!Vail are major attractions which should feature on any good Vail itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Denver is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Vail. Around 161 kilometers away to the east, its best attractions include Denver Art Museum, Meow Wolf Denver | Convergence Station and Ballpark.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in the United States, consider Colorado Springs, roughly 209 kilometers south-east of Vail. Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak Region Attractions and Red Rock Canyon are key reasons to visit.
