{ "response": { "Key": "HOU-STT", "orig": { "code": "HOU", "type": "airport", "city": "Houston", "fullCity": "Houston, Texas", "airport": "William P Hobby Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "STT", "type": "airport", "city": "Saint Thomas", "fullCity": "Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands", "airport": "Cyril E King" }, "faq": { "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Saint Thomas?", "answer": "Shared taxis are the most used and fastest ground option from Cyril E. King Airport to Charlotte Amalie, operating as enclosed vans or open-air safaris with flat, non-metered fares set by destination. Public VITRAN buses and private “dollar ride” vans serve main towns and local areas but run on irregular schedules and are less geared to the airport-to-city-center trip. Private taxis can also be booked in advance for a more direct ride. Car rental is available on the island, though the short airport-to-city distance makes taxis the dominant choice.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyril_E._King_Airport", "title": "Cyril E. King Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-30T17:23:22Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation_in_the_United_States_Virgin_Islands", "title": "Transportation in the United States Virgin Islands", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-02-24T04:02:29Z" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Saint Thomas?", "answer": "Average fares from Houston to Saint Thomas bottom out around $478 in early February, with February, September, and January the cheapest months overall at $492, $497, and $511 respectively. Prices climb through spring and peak in early summer, reaching their highest in late December at about $644 on average, with June and July also expensive at $633 and $619.", "methodology": "Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.", "toolsUsed": [ "seasonal_prices" ] }, "q5": { "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Houston to Saint Thomas?", "answer": "For flights from Houston to Saint Thomas, the best fares typically appear when booking 3-6 weeks before departure, averaging around $459, with the absolute cheapest single-day price of $448 at 30 days out. Booking much further ahead (e.g. 175 days) tends to cost significantly more, around $760, and last-minute bookings can also be pricey.", "methodology": "Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.", "toolsUsed": [ "booking_timing" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Houston to Saint Thomas?", "answer": "No overnight (red‑eye) flights operate from Houston (HOU) to Saint Thomas (STT). Neither nonstop red‑eyes nor connecting itineraries whose long leg is a red‑eye are scheduled on this route.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Houston to Saint Thomas?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Houston to Saint Thomas. United operates the route with connections through San Juan, while American Airlines connects via Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Charlotte. United's San Juan routing runs about 8 times daily, and American's Miami connection is the most frequent of its options at around 7 flights per day.", "methodology": "Airlines and 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 count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Houston and Saint Thomas?", "answer": "Common layover cities include Miami, Charlotte, and San Juan, which offer broad connections and efficient transfers, while San Juan also provides visa‑free transit for U.S. citizens." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Saint Thomas?", "answer": "December to April offers dry, sunny weather and avoids the hurricane season crowds." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Houston to Saint Thomas?", "answer": "As a U.S. territory, you can use a Real ID or passport. No visa is needed for U.S. citizens, but bring proof of onward travel and payment for bags." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Saint Thomas?", "answer": "Saint Thomas has only one commercial airport, Cyril E. King Airport. It serves all flights to the island and is about four miles west of Charlotte Amalie." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to William P Hobby Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Houston to William P. Hobby Airport, you can take METRO Bus 500, which runs nonstop to and from the George R. Brown Convention Center for $4.50 one way, or the slower local METRO Bus 40. Ride-share apps like Uber and Lyft, taxis, and hotel or off-airport parking shuttles are also available, with ride-share and taxis generally the fastest door-to-door option. Driving yourself is convenient too, with on-site parking bookable in advance for a discount, though public transit is the most budget-friendly choice.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/hou/ground-transportation/", "title": "HOU Ground Transportation | Airport Shuttle, Taxi, Uber, Lyft & Rent Car Houston" }, { "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/hou/", "title": "HOU Houston Airport | William P. Hobby" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/hou/ground-transportation/shuttles", "title": "Hobby Airport Ground Transportation" }, { "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/hou/airlines/", "title": "HOU Houston Airport | William P. Hobby", "time_published": "2026-06-09T19:32:46Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_P._Hobby_Airport", "title": "William P. Hobby Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-09T04:33:26Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Saint Thomas airport?", "answer": "Saint Thomas's Cyril E. King Airport has no on-site hotel directly connected to the terminal, and the airport closes nightly from 6:00 PM until 8:00 AM, so overnight stays inside are not possible. Several hotels are available within a short drive, including the Lindbergh Bay Hotel and Villas about 0.1 miles away, the Emerald Beach Resort about 0.5 miles away, and the Island View Guesthouse about 1.3 miles away.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/st-thomas-airport-guide.htm", "title": "St. Thomas Airport Guide (STT) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2018-08-13T10:06:10Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyril_E._King_Airport", "title": "Cyril E. 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King Airport?", "answer": "Cyril E. King Airport's two-story passenger terminal contains a restaurant and bar, gift shop, and duty-free store, but the available facility information does not describe currency exchange offices, prayer rooms or chapels, or Wi-Fi availability. The main section of the terminal serves flights bound for the United States and Puerto Rico, with 11 gates across two departure areas.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyril_E._King_Airport", "title": "Cyril E. King Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-30T17:23:22Z" } ] }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Houston and Saint Thomas airports?", "answer": "At Houston's William P. Hobby Airport, wheelchair-accessible restrooms and family restrooms are available in all terminals, with a Companion Care restroom on Level 2 between Gates 45 and 47, and service animal relief areas both pre- and post-security. Travelers with disabilities can request American Sign Language interpretation, use Aira services for blind and low-vision passengers, and contact TSA Cares at least 72 hours before travel for screening assistance; the airport also offers a Central Play Area on Level 2 for children. To arrange mobility assistance, contact your airline at least 48 hours before departure. At Saint Thomas's Cyril E. King Airport, specific accessibility and children's facility details are not published in the airport's public information.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/hou/accessibility/", "title": "HOU Accessibility Services | ADA Accessible Travel at Hobby Airport" }, { "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/hou/visitor-information/services/", "title": "Hobby Airport Visitor Services | Airport Visitor Services HOU" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_P._Hobby_Airport", "title": "William P. Hobby Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-09T04:33:26Z" }, { "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/hou/", "title": "HOU Houston Airport | William P. Hobby" }, { "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/hou/airlines/", "title": "HOU Houston Airport | William P. 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Connecting itineraries typically use a Boeing 737 MAX 9 on United via San Juan, or a Boeing 737 MAX 8 on American via Miami; the short legs from San Juan are flown with Cessna light aircraft by Cape Air, and from Miami with a Boeing 737-800 or Airbus A319 Ceo by American.", "methodology": "Aircraft types 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). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Houston?", "answer": "William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) has no traditional airline lounge access. Instead, travelers can use Priority Pass to enjoy wellness experiences such as XWELL spa treatments, The Chiroport, or Gameway interactive gaming, which count as a lounge visit entitlement. These options provide relaxation and entertainment before departure rather than a conventional lounge space.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/william-p-hobby", "title": "William P. 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Hobby" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Houston to Saint Thomas?", "answer": "Baggage policies vary by airline and fare type on flights from Houston to Saint Thomas. Basic economy tickets often do not include a checked bag, while standard economy usually includes one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins allow additional checked bags and larger carry‑ons." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Houston to Saint Thomas?", "answer": "Flights from Houston to Saint Thomas generally offer Economy class, with some airlines providing a domestic First class featuring larger recliner seats rather than flat‑bed Business." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets usually allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy generally does not." } } } }