{"response": {"Key": "US-HOU", "orig": {"code": "US", "type": "country", "country": "United States"}, "dest": {"code": "HOU", "type": "airport", "city": "Houston", "fullCity": "Houston, Texas", "airport": "William P Hobby Airport"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "From which cities in United States can I fly to Houston?", "answer": "Sixty-eight U.S. cities have nonstop flights to Houston Hobby, with the busiest being New Orleans, Dallas, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Denver, Atlanta, Chicago Midway, and Orlando. Southwest dominates these routes, though American flies from Dallas and Delta and Frontier also serve Denver and Atlanta. Travelers typically choose the closest major airport with nonstop service to minimize connections and total travel time.", "methodology": "The US departure cities with nonstop service to this destination, their weekly flight frequencies, typical flight times, airlines, and red-eye availability are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We identify every US airport with scheduled nonstop service to the destination, group them into their metropolitan areas, and rank the cities by scheduled weekly departures; the typical flight time is the median scheduled duration, and red-eye availability is flagged from scheduled local departure and arrival times.", "toolsUsed": ["country_to_city"]}, "q1": {"question": "How long is the flight from United States to Houston?", "answer": "Nonstop flights from major U.S. cities to Houston Hobby are quick: from Dallas it's about 1 hour 17 minutes, from New Orleans about 1 hour 20 minutes, and from Denver around 2 hours 25 minutes. Longer nonstop options include Las Vegas at roughly 3 hours and Phoenix at 2.5 hours. Most of these routes offer red-eye options, though Las Vegas does not, and times are generally similar in both directions.", "methodology": "The US departure cities with nonstop service to this destination, their weekly flight frequencies, typical flight times, airlines, and red-eye availability are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We identify every US airport with scheduled nonstop service to the destination, group them into their metropolitan areas, and rank the cities by scheduled weekly departures; the typical flight time is the median scheduled duration, and red-eye availability is flagged from scheduled local departure and arrival times.", "toolsUsed": ["country_to_city"]}, "q2": {"question": "Are there direct flights from United States to Houston?", "answer": "Yes, there are many non-stop flights from the United States to Houston (HOU). Major non-stop city pairs include New Orleans (MSY) on Southwest, Dallas (DFW) on American, Phoenix (PHX) on Southwest, Las Vegas (LAS) on Southwest, Denver (DEN) on Southwest and Frontier, Atlanta (ATL) on Southwest and Delta, Chicago (MDW) on Southwest, Orlando (MCO) on Southwest, Nashville (BNA) on Southwest, and Austin (AUS) on Southwest. In total, 68 US gateways offer non-stop service to HOU, with typical flight times ranging from about 1 hour (Austin) to 3 hours (Las Vegas).", "methodology": "The US departure cities with nonstop service to this destination, their weekly flight frequencies, typical flight times, airlines, and red-eye availability are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We identify every US airport with scheduled nonstop service to the destination, group them into their metropolitan areas, and rank the cities by scheduled weekly departures; the typical flight time is the median scheduled duration, and red-eye availability is flagged from scheduled local departure and arrival times.", "toolsUsed": ["country_to_city"]}, "q3": {"question": "Which cities in United States are usually cheapest or easiest for flying to Houston?", "answer": "Dallas and Denver are often cheapest and most frequent, with short flights and heavy competition. Atlanta and Chicago also offer many daily options. Houston is a major hub for United, so its other hubs like Newark and San Francisco provide direct service. West Coast cities are pricier and take over three hours."}, "q4": {"question": "Which airlines fly from United States to Houston?", "answer": "Southwest, American, Delta, and Frontier fly nonstop to Houston Hobby from many US cities. Southwest is the dominant carrier, while American (Oneworld) and Delta (SkyTeam) also serve it.", "methodology": "The US departure cities with nonstop service to this destination, their weekly flight frequencies, typical flight times, airlines, and red-eye availability are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We identify every US airport with scheduled nonstop service to the destination, group them into their metropolitan areas, and rank the cities by scheduled weekly departures; the typical flight time is the median scheduled duration, and red-eye availability is flagged from scheduled local departure and arrival times.", "toolsUsed": ["country_to_city"]}, "q5": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from United States to Houston?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from the United States to Houston are typically January, February, and September, avoiding peak summer and major holidays. For the best fares, book one to three months ahead and choose midweek flights, especially Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with early morning or late evening departures often priced lower."}, "q6": {"question": "How far in advance should I book flights from United States to Houston?", "answer": "For flights from the United States to Houston, book 3 to 6 weeks ahead for the best balance of price and availability, but book earlier during major holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas or during spring break when demand peaks."}, "q8": {"question": "What is the baggage allowance on flights from United States to Houston?", "answer": "Domestic flights to Houston follow airline-specific rules. Basic economy often charges for carry-on and checked bags, while standard economy usually includes a carry-on and personal item, with checked bags available for a fee. Premium cabins offer more generous allowances."}, "q10": {"question": "What time of day is usually cheapest for flights from United States to Houston?", "answer": "On flights from the United States to Houston, early morning and late evening departures are typically cheaper than midday flights. This pattern is strongest on weekdays, when business travel demand peaks during the afternoon. Weekends and off-peak seasons can see less variation, but mornings and red-eyes often remain the most affordable options."}, "q11": {"question": "Which airport will I arrive at and how do I get from William P Hobby Airport to downtown Houston?", "answer": "Flights to Houston (HOU) arrive at William P. Hobby Airport, located about 7 miles southeast of downtown Houston. Ground transportation options include taxis, ride-share services like Uber and Lyft, rental cars, and shuttles, with typical travel times to downtown ranging from 15 to 30 minutes depending on traffic. There is no direct rail or metro link from the airport, but public bus service is available via METRO Route 40, which connects to the city's light rail system for a longer but more affordable option.", "toolsUsed": ["article_lookup"], "references": [{"url": "https://fly2houston.com/hou/ground-transportation", "title": "HOU Ground Transportation | Airport Shuttle, Taxi, Uber, Lyft & Rent Car Houston"}, {"url": "https://fly2houston.com/hou", "title": "HOU Houston Airport | William P. Hobby", "time_published": "2026-06-09T05:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_P._Hobby_Airport", "title": "William P. Hobby Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T09:58:05Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William%20P.%20Hobby%20Airport", "title": "William P. Hobby Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-21T04:20:29Z"}, {"url": "https://faa.gov/flight_deck/hef", "title": "Manassas Regional Airport/Harry P. Davis Field (HEF) | Federal Aviation Administration", "time_published": "2026-03-10T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q12": {"question": "Which cabin and seat options are typical on flights from United States to Houston?", "answer": "Domestic flights to Houston typically offer economy and a domestic first class with wider seats rather than lie-flat business. Premium economy is not common on these routes."}, "q13": {"question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Houston airport?", "answer": "William P. Hobby Airport does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods within the terminal. Nearby hotels like the Houston Marriott South at Hobby Airport offer a complimentary shuttle service. When weather delays strand passengers, airport staff may provide cots and foam pads for overnight stays.", "toolsUsed": ["article_lookup"], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_P._Hobby_Airport", "title": "William P. 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