Flying from Houston to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB): What you need to know
The first chapter of your trip begins at one of Houston's main airports, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Explore your options for booking a flight from Houston to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) leaving from either of these.
The average duration of a direct Houston to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport flight is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Houston and Lubbock (where Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is located) share the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
The busiest route is from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB), with 26 direct services every week. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from IAH to LBB is the 9:30am United Airlines option. If a later start suits your schedule, the final departure is at 8:25pm with United Airlines.
To ensure you catch your flight from Houston to LBB, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Houston to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) can be booked from this terminal.
When leaving from IAH, you can take a direct flight from Houston to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport with United Airlines.
United Airlines is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from IAH to LBB.
United Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 88.12% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Located around 27 kilometers from the center of Houston, IAH can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Houston to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Of all flights leaving George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% arrive on time at their destination.
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Prefer to leave from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)? Direct Houston to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) plane tickets are available from this popular hub.
From HOU, direct flights from Houston to LBB are offered by Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Airlines ranks number one in bookings on the HOU to LBB route.
Looking for a carrier with a track record of punctuality? Go with Southwest Airlines. 84.21% of its flights between William P. Hobby Airport and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport arrive as scheduled.
You can reach HOU from central Houston in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 19 kilometers or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Houston to LBB flight? Check in to a hotel near William P. Hobby Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Most flights that leave William P. Hobby Airport get to their destination as planned. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 81.06%.
The street address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Houston to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near LBB:
The address for LBB is 5401 N. Martin Luther King Blvd..
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is $88. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $176. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Book one month before traveling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Houston to LBB.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)
April is the quietest month for flights from Houston to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB), while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Lubbock based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Houston to LBB plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Lubbock to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Houston to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Lubbock
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Lubbock right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Houston to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport:
Your trip to Lubbock isn't complete without checking out the sights. Attractions you won't want to miss include Wild West, The Buddy Holly Center and McPherson Cellars Winery.
Explore more of the United States
Lubbock has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. Around 177 kilometers north of Lubbock, a trip to Amarillo will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Big Texan Opry, Paramount Park and Route 66 Motor Speedway.
If there's time to check out another major destination in the United States, head for Midland, roughly 193 kilometers south of Lubbock. Museum of the Southwest, The Petroleum Museum and Centennial Park are key reasons to visit.
