Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Houston: what you need to know
Begin planning your vacation by considering where you'll board your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Houston. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport (SZB) are Kuala Lumpur's main airports.
Touch down in Houston at Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) or Houston Hobby Airport (HOU).
Houston is 14 hours behind Kuala Lumpur and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Allow plenty of time to get on your Kuala Lumpur to Houston flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Houston
To find cheap Kuala Lumpur to Houston flights, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
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Flying from Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for Kuala Lumpur to Houston flights departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Sydney Airport (SYD)
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE)
Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
KUL is around 48 kilometers from central Kuala Lumpur. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Kuala Lumpur International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Houston, these stays will have you sleeping nice and close to your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 59% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport (SZB)
On public transport, you can travel from central Kuala Lumpur to SZB in around 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 18 kilometers away. Driving will take you about 30 minutes.
It's your vacation, so why not spend another night away? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport the day before your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Houston:
Kuala Lumpur Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport has an on-time performance rate of 72%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on time.
Arriving in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
The distance from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) to central Houston is approximately 26 kilometers. It'll take you about 30 minutes to get to the center driving.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Houston. Book one of these accommodation options near IAH instead:
Grab a Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport rental car and discover Houston and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Central Houston is about 16 kilometers from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). As soon as your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Houston has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 20 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 50 minutes.
After your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Houston, rest your head at a hotel near HOU. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Houston Hobby Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Easirent, Dollar or Thrifty and be off and running.
Avoid potential price surges. Reserving your ride four weeks before your arrival at HOU will save you money.
The address for Houston Hobby Airport is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Best time to go to Houston
July is the busiest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Houston. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Houston in September.
The warmest month in Houston is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Book your Kuala Lumpur to Houston ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Houston around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Houston
Start your Houston trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Houston, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Audrey Jones Beck Building at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and Houston Museum of Natural Science are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Houston travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at The Menil Collection.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Houston, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Journey about 306 kilometers west to San Antonio to tick off its popular sights. From San Antonio River Walk to Selena Quintanilla Mural and Historic Market Square, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Dallas is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 370 kilometers north of Houston. No journey is complete without experiencing Dallas Symphony Orchestra at Meyerson Symphony Center, Winspear Opera House and Dallas Museum of Art.