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      "code": "HOU",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Houston",
      "fullCity": "Houston, Texas",
      "airport": "William P Hobby Airport"
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "From which U.S. cities can I fly to Houston?",
        "answer": "You can fly to Houston (HOU) nonstop from 68 cities across the United States. The busiest departure cities are New Orleans, Dallas, Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Denver, with New Orleans offering about 199 weekly flights and a typical flight time of 1 hour 20 minutes, while Dallas has 198 weekly flights at 1 hour 17 minutes. Other major nonstop gateways include Atlanta (2 hours 10 minutes), Chicago (2 hours 35 minutes), Orlando (2 hours 35 minutes), Nashville (2 hours 10 minutes), and Austin (1 hour). Travelers from cities without nonstop service can connect through one of these major hubs, and the choice of departure city generally depends on proximity and the number of weekly flights available from that airport.",
        "methodology": "The U.S. departure cities with nonstop service to this destination and their weekly frequencies come 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 U.S. airport with scheduled nonstop service, group airports into their metropolitan areas, and rank cities by scheduled weekly departures.",
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      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight to Houston?",
        "answer": "From Dallas, a nonstop flight to Houston typically takes 1 hour 17 minutes, while from Austin or San Antonio it's about 1 hour. New Orleans flights run about 1 hour 20 minutes, and the longest typical nonstop among the busiest gateways is from New York at 3 hours 55 minutes.",
        "methodology": "Flight times from each U.S. departure city come 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); the typical time is the median scheduled duration of that city's nonstop services to this destination.",
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      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights to Houston?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are non-stop flights from the United States to Houston (HOU), with 68 US cities offering direct service. The busiest non-stop routes include New Orleans (MSY) on Southwest, Dallas (DFW) on American, Phoenix (PHX) on Southwest, Las Vegas (LAS) on Southwest, and Denver (DEN) on Southwest and Frontier, among many others. Flight times range from 1 hour (Austin and San Antonio) to about 3 hours 55 minutes (New York). Southwest Airlines operates the majority of these non-stop flights, with American and Frontier also serving some routes.",
        "methodology": "Nonstop service is identified from the scheduled operating flights in 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); a destination with no scheduled nonstop from the United States is reported as having none.",
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      "q3": {
        "question": "Which U.S. cities are usually cheapest or easiest for flying to Houston?",
        "answer": "Memphis and Atlanta are usually the cheapest U.S. departure cities for flying to Houston, with round-trip fares as low as $108 and $109 respectively. Orlando follows at $126, and Baltimore and Phoenix are also affordable at $155 and $157. Roughly 29 U.S. cities offer service to Houston, with typical round-trip fares around $343.",
        "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.",
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      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly to Houston?",
        "answer": "Southwest flies nonstop to Houston Hobby from most major US cities, with United and Delta also serving it via connections. American offers nonstop service from Dallas, and Frontier joins Southwest from Denver. These carriers span the major alliances—United in Star Alliance, American in oneworld, and Delta in SkyTeam—while Southwest and Frontier are independent low-cost carriers.",
        "methodology": "Airlines are the operating carriers scheduled on nonstop services from each U.S. departure city, taken 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).",
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      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly 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 to Houston?",
        "answer": "Fares from the United States to Houston are typically lowest when booked about 5 weeks ahead of departure, so aim for a booking window of roughly 4 to 6 weeks out. Keep in mind that holidays and peak travel periods tend to sell out earlier, so booking sooner is wise for those dates.",
        "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.",
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      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on flights 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 to Houston?",
        "answer": "Afternoon departures tend to be cheapest for flights to Houston (HOU), with fares around $275 round-trip compared to the route's typical $318 average. That's a practical savings, though prices still range widely from about $108 up to $343, so it's a soft pattern rather than a guaranteed floor.",
        "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.",
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      "q11": {
        "question": "Which airport will I arrive at and how do I get from William P Hobby Airport to downtown Houston?",
        "answer": "On a flight from the United States to Houston, Texas you will arrive at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), which is the main airport serving the destination on this route and is located approximately 11 miles southeast of downtown Houston. For ground transport into the city centre, METRO Bus 500 runs nonstop between HOU and the George R. Brown Convention Center about every 30 minutes, seven days a week, while METRO Bus 40 provides local service to downtown and the convention center; both pick up at Curb Zone 3 outside Baggage Claim. Taxis, ride share services such as Uber and Lyft, rental cars, and hotel or shared shuttle vans are also readily available, with the drive to downtown typically taking around 20–30 minutes depending on traffic. There is no direct airport train or metro rail link from Hobby Airport, so buses and road transport are the primary public transit options.",
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            "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/hou/ground-transportation/",
            "title": "HOU Ground Transportation | Airport Shuttle, Taxi, Uber, Lyft & Rent Car Houston"
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            "url": "https://fly2houston.com/hou/ground-transportation/shuttles",
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            "title": "HOU Houston Airport | William P. Hobby",
            "time_published": "2026-06-09T19:32:46Z"
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      "q12": {
        "question": "Which cabin and seat options are typical on flights 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 (HOU) does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods inside the terminals. Nearby hotels such as the Courtyard Houston Hobby Airport and Houston Marriott South at Hobby Airport are located just blocks away and offer 24-hour complimentary airport shuttles. These properties are not connected to any specific terminal but are a short shuttle ride from the main terminal.",
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            "url": "https://fly2houston.com/hou/shop-dine-relax",
            "title": "Restaurants & Shops at HOU Airport | Food Open Now",
            "time_published": "2026-04-02T20:31:01Z"
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            "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/houhh-houston-marriott-south-at-hobby-airport/rooms/",
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      "q14": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options at Houston airport?",
        "answer": "William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) does not have traditional airline-branded lounges; American Airlines lists clubs and lounges as not available at this airport. However, Priority Pass members can access two wellness experiences: Gameway, an interactive gaming lounge open 6:00 AM–9:00 PM, and XWELL, a spa offering 25-minute sessions in massage chairs, hydromassage loungers, or similar treatments from 6:00 AM–9:00 PM. The Chiroport, a chiropractic service, is also available from 8:00 AM–6:00 PM. Eligibility for these Priority Pass experiences requires a valid Priority Pass membership and same-day boarding pass, with each visit counting against your lounge entitlement.",
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      "q15": {
        "question": "What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Houston?",
        "answer": "The cheapest day of the week to fly from the United States to Houston is Thursday, with a typical round-trip fare of $275 compared to a weekly average of $307. Midweek departures like Thursday generally beat weekends, so flying on a Thursday can save you around $32 on average.",
        "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.",
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