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Flights from Houston to London

Nonstop flights from Houston (IAH) to London (LHR) take about 10h 12m (7,763 km). United Airlines and British Airways fly it. Lowest fare seen: $390 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in London

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

British Airways Airbus A320 landing at Heathrow, London on a clear day. — arriving in London

Airport transfer

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Stunning aerial view of Houston's illuminated skyline featuring skyscrapers and highways at night. — lounges at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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Airlines flying Houston to London

Carriers on IAH–LHR according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ United Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ British Airwaysnonstop fare seen

Houston to London fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $390 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $309. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$64929 Oct 2026 · British Airways	$514 · 2 stops29 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$3901 Nov 2026 · United Airlines	$309 · 1 stop23 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$67111 Dec 2026	$407 · 1 stop11 Dec 2026

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $309 in November 2026, against $407 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Houston to London, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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UK is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Houston to London flights

How long is the flight from Houston to London?

A nonstop flight from Houston (IAH) to London (LHR) takes about 10h 12m, covering 7,763 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Houston from London by air?

The great-circle distance between George Bush Intercontinental Airport and London Heathrow Airport is 7,763 km (4,824 miles), a ultra long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Houston to London?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the IAH–LHR route include United Airlines and British Airways. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Houston to London cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on IAH–LHR was $390 USD with United Airlines (nonstop), departing 1 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to London?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $309 one-way, against $514 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Houston to London?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $309 with one stop against $390 nonstop, a saving of $81. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Houston to UK?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter UK visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit London?

UK is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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