How long is the flight from Houston to London?

Non-stop flights on IAH → LHR are typically around 9 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.

Which airlines fly from Houston to London?

The main carriers on this route are British Airways, United. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to London?

Historically the lowest fares land in January, November. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.

How far ahead should I book Houston to London?

Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.

Can I book directly on destination.com?

The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.

IAH → LHR

Houston to London flights.

Live cached fares on Houston (IAH) → London (LHR), refreshed every 30 minutes. Non-stop and connecting itineraries side by side — compare airlines, times and stops, then book in one click.

Flying time
~9h non-stop
Airlines
British Airways, United
Cheapest months
January, November

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Houston → London · 7 fares12-month low · $358

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Cheapest
Air Canada · AC 580
OutboundIAH → LHRFri, Nov 20 · 6:10 PM· 10h 42m· 1 stop
ReturnLHR ← IAHFri, Dec 4 · 6:30 AM· 12h 35m· 1 stop
$938
total round-trip
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JetBlue · B6 1382
OutboundIAH → LHRTue, Jun 23 · 4:51 PM· 11h 29m· 1 stop
ReturnLHR ← IAHTue, Jul 14 · 7:40 AM· 11h 51m· 1 stop
$1,338
total round-trip
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JetBlue · B6 282
OutboundIAH → LHRFri, Jun 12 · 11:20 PM· 10h 54m· 1 stop
ReturnLHR ← IAHSun, Jun 21 · 9:05 PM· 18h 5m· 2 stops
$1,441
total round-trip
Book →
JetBlue · B6 282
OutboundIAH → LHRFri, Jun 26 · 11:20 PM· 10h 54m· 1 stop
ReturnLHR ← IAHSat, Jul 18 · 7:40 AM· 11h 55m· 1 stop
$1,447
total round-trip
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About Houston → London

Two daily non-stops (BA, UA). Houston is the logical connector for Texas → Europe + the Star hub at IAH to all of North America.

Typical non-stop flying time is around 9 hours. Major carriers on this route include British Airways, United. Fares are usually cheapest in January, November — book 6–10 weeks ahead and avoid school-holiday peaks (late June–August, Christmas–New Year) for the best pricing.

Month-by-month price guide: Houston to London

Live cheapest round-trip fare cached on IAH → LHR for each of the next 12 months. Tap any month and run a live search to confirm.

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Cheapest next 12 months: November from $938 round-trip. Run a live search →

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Questions, answered

How long is the flight from Houston to London?
Non-stop flights on IAH → LHR are typically around 9 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.
Which airlines fly from Houston to London?
The main carriers on this route are British Airways, United. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to London?
Historically the lowest fares land in January, November. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.
How far ahead should I book Houston to London?
Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.
Can I book directly on destination.com?
The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.

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