{ "response": { "Key": "HOU-MIA", "orig": { "code": "HOU", "type": "airport", "city": "Houston", "fullCity": "Houston, Texas", "airport": "William P Hobby Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "MIA", "type": "airport", "city": "Miami", "fullCity": "Miami, Florida", "airport": "Miami Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Houston to Miami?", "answer": "The flight from Houston (HOU) to Miami (MIA) is about 950 miles and typically takes 2 hours and 25 minutes nonstop. The return flight from Miami to Houston is longer at about 2 hours and 50 minutes, a difference of 25 minutes due to prevailing winds.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances 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 flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Houston to Miami?", "answer": "Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Houston Hobby (HOU) to Miami (MIA) daily, with around 30 flights a week. Departures are spread from mid-morning through the evening — roughly 9:15 AM to 8:35 PM — and the flight takes about 2 hours and 25 minutes. Southwest is the only airline offering nonstop service on this airport pair.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies 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 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 median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Miami?", "answer": "Miami International Airport offers taxis and ride-share pickups on the arrivals level, a free MIA Mover people mover connecting to the Miami Intermodal Center for Metrorail, Metrobus, Tri-Rail, and Greyhound, plus a Rental Car Center accessible via the MIA Mover. The Metrorail Orange Line provides direct rail service to downtown for $2.25, with trains running every 30 minutes on weekdays and more frequently on weekends. Ride-share and taxis are the most-used options for their door-to-door convenience, while the Metrorail is the fastest and cheapest for reaching the city center.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://miami-airport.com/public-transportation.asp", "title": "Miami International Airport MIA Public Transportation - Miami International Airport", "favicon": "https://miami-airport.com/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miami_Intermodal_Center", "title": "Miami Intermodal Center", "time_published": "2026-07-17T17:36:28Z" }, { "url": "https://miami-airport.com/ground-transportation.asp", "title": "Ground Transportation - Miami International Airport", "favicon": "https://miami-airport.com/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.miami-airport.com/train%20service.asp", "title": "Train & Shuttle Services - Miami International Airport", "favicon": "https://www.miami-airport.com/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://miami-airport.com", "title": "Miami International Airport - iflyMIA - Miami International Airport", "favicon": "https://miami-airport.com/favicon.ico" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Miami?", "answer": "Average fares from Houston to Miami bottom out around $203 in late September, making that the cheapest stretch of the year to fly. Overall, the cheapest months are September at $209 on average, followed by October at $212 and February at $216, while the most expensive period is late December at $294. December overall is the priciest month at $276, with June at $269 and July at $260 also on the high side.", "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 Miami?", "answer": "For flights from Houston to Miami, the optimal booking window is roughly 4 to 6 weeks before departure, with average fares around $151. Booking about 30 days out typically yields the cheapest single-day price at $148, while waiting until the last minute or booking more than 4 months ahead can push fares above $280 to $320. During summer and holiday periods, expect prices to rise across the board, so booking closer to the 6-week mark or even earlier is advisable to lock in better fares.", "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 Miami?", "answer": "No nonstop red‑eye flights operate from Houston Hobby (HOU) to Miami (MIA). A connecting overnight option exists via Denver on Frontier: the red‑eye leg DEN→MIA departs at 10:49 PM and arrives at 4:52 AM, arriving in the early hours, with a long layover in Denver.", "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 Miami?", "answer": "Southwest Airlines operates nonstop flights from Houston Hobby to Miami, with 30 weekly flights departing daily. Typical one-way fares on this route run around $344.", "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 Miami?", "answer": "This is a domestic route with many non‑stop flights, so connections are rarely needed." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Houston to Miami?", "answer": "Southwest flights from Houston Hobby to Miami show a 70% on-time departure rate with a median delay of 2 minutes and a 0% cancellation rate.", "methodology": "On-time arrival and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; a flight counts as on time when it arrives within 15 minutes of schedule. Carriers are ranked by arrival on-time rate on this route, and the carrier list itself comes 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).", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Miami?", "answer": "November to April offers warm, dry weather and smaller crowds than summer, but watch for spring break spikes in March." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Houston to Miami?", "answer": "As a domestic U.S. flight, bring a Real ID-compliant driver's license or passport, a payment method for baggage, and any required vaccination certificates." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Miami?", "answer": "Miami International Airport is the primary airport, serving all major airlines and offering numerous domestic and international connections. It is located just west of downtown Miami, about 8 miles from South Beach, making it the most convenient choice for most travelers." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to William P Hobby Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Houston, METRO Bus 500 provides direct nonstop service to William P. Hobby Airport for $4.50 one way, running every 30 minutes from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Ride-share apps like Uber and Lyft, taxis, and hotel or off-airport parking shuttles also serve the airport, with taxis and ride-shares being the fastest and most popular options. Driving yourself is possible with on-site parking, though it's generally pricier than the bus. The airport is about 11 miles southeast of downtown, so the bus is the most budget-friendly while ride-share or taxi offers the quickest door-to-door trip.", "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 Miami airport?", "answer": "Yes, Miami International Airport has the Miami International Airport Hotel located inside the Central Terminal at Concourse E, Level 2 (Departures), and day-use rooms are offered from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. This on-site hotel is the nearest sleeping option, and several nearby hotels with free shuttle service are also available.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/miami-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Miami Airport Guide (MIA) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-08-06T07:08:50Z" }, { "url": "https://all.accor.com/hotel/0889/index.en.shtml", "title": "Miami Airport Hotels - Pullman Miami Hotel - Hotels near MIA - ALL" }, { "url": "https://www.miami-airport.com/Hotel_Shuttle_Buses.asp", "title": "Miami International Airport MIA Hotel Shuttle Bus Information - Miami International Airport", "favicon": "https://www.miami-airport.com/favicon.ico" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Miami Intl Airport?", "answer": "Miami International Airport offers foreign currency exchange booths throughout the airport, so you can convert money after arriving from Houston. There is also a non-denominational chapel on the 1st level of Concourse D, between International Arrivals and Carousel 22, for prayer or quiet reflection. Wi-Fi and internet access are available throughout the airport, with amenities including computers and Skype in certain lounge areas.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://miami-airport.com/services-and-amenities.asp", "title": "Services & Amenities - Miami International Airport", "favicon": "https://miami-airport.com/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://miami-airport.com", "title": "Miami International Airport - iflyMIA - Miami International Airport", "favicon": "https://miami-airport.com/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.miami-airport.com/myMIAccess.asp", "title": "myMIAccess - Miami International Airport", "favicon": "https://www.miami-airport.com/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://miami-airport.com/things-to-do.asp", "title": "Things To Do During Layovers - Miami International Airport", "favicon": "https://miami-airport.com/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://miami-airport.com/business_opportunities.asp", "title": "Business Opportunities - Miami International Airport", "favicon": "https://miami-airport.com/favicon.ico" } ] }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Houston and Miami airports?", "answer": "Houston Hobby Airport offers wheelchair-accessible restrooms, companion care restrooms, service animal relief areas, Aira vision assistance, and a Sunflower Lanyard program for hidden disabilities, with TSA Cares available for screening help if contacted at least 72 hours in advance. Miami International Airport provides wheelchair assistance through airlines, Aira vision service, accessible parking, and an ADA coordinator for accommodations, with requests handled via airline counters or the ADA office. Hobby has a central play area for children, while Miami offers family-friendly amenities like nursing rooms and a therapy dog program, though neither airport lists a dedicated children's play zone beyond Hobby's play area.", "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. 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Hobby", "time_published": "2026-06-09T19:32:46Z" }, { "url": "https://www.miami-airport.com/myMIAccess.asp", "title": "myMIAccess - Miami International Airport", "favicon": "https://www.miami-airport.com/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://miami-airport.com/customer-service.asp", "title": "Customer Service - Miami International Airport", "favicon": "https://miami-airport.com/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://miami-airport.com/services-and-amenities.asp", "title": "Services & Amenities - Miami International Airport", "favicon": "https://miami-airport.com/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://miami-airport.com/departures.asp", "title": "Departures at MIA - Miami International Airport", "favicon": "https://miami-airport.com/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://miami-airport.com/I_AM_MIA.asp", "title": "I AM MIA Program - Miami International Airport", "favicon": "https://miami-airport.com/favicon.ico" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Houston to Miami?", "answer": "Southwest Airlines operates the nonstop flights from Houston Hobby to Miami, using Boeing 737 family aircraft including the Boeing 737-700. No other carriers appear in the schedule for this route.", "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": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Houston?", "answer": "There are no traditional airport lounges available for departing passengers at William P. Hobby Airport. The airport does offer a few wellness experiences, including a Gameway interactive gaming space and XWELL spa facilities with massage chairs and loungers, accessible to Priority Pass cardholders. However, no airline-operated club or lounge is listed at HOU.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/william-p-hobby", "title": "William P. Hobby Airport HOU Lounges - HOU Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/william-p-hobby/hou2s-xwell", "title": "XWELL HOU AIRPORT Houston TX William P. Hobby | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" }, { "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/hou/visitor-information/services/", "title": "Hobby Airport Visitor Services | Airport Visitor Services HOU" }, { "url": "https://aa.com/i18n/travelInformation/destinationInformation/hou-airport.jsp", "title": "Houston Hobby, TX (HOU)", "favicon": "https://aa.com/content/images/chrome/rebrand/favicon.png" }, { "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/hou/", "title": "HOU Houston Airport | William P. Hobby" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Houston to Miami?", "answer": "On domestic flights like Houston to Miami, baggage rules depend on the airline. Basic economy fares often exclude a free carry-on and charge for checked bags, while standard economy typically includes a carry-on but may not include a checked bag without a fee." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Houston to Miami?", "answer": "On flights from Houston to Miami, you can typically choose Economy or domestic First Class recliner seats. Premium Economy and flat-bed Business class are not standard on this short domestic route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies depend on the airline and fare class; flexible and premium tickets typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy rarely does." } } } }