Flying from Houston to Palmerola Air Base Airport (XPL): What you need to know
Houston is home to a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Houston to Palmerola Air Base Airport (XPL) taking off from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Expect to be in the air for 3 hours. On average, that's the duration of a direct Houston to Palmerola Air Base Airport flight.
Palmerola Air Base Airport is located in Comayagua. The city operates on the UTC-6 timezone and is one hour behind Houston.
The most popular route is from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Palmerola Air Base Airport (XPL). There are 10 direct services every week. Spirit Airlines operates a 9:01am departure between IAH and XPL.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Houston to XPL. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Fly without interruptions from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Nonstop flights from Houston to Palmerola Air Base Airport (XPL) operate from here.
You can get away on a direct flight from Houston to Palmerola Air Base Airport with United Airlines. This top airline operates departures from IAH.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between IAH and XPL is United Airlines.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is United Airlines.
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Houston to XPL that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between IAH and XPL include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
The journey from central Houston to IAH takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Houston to Palmerola Air Base Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays close to George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
Of all flights leaving George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Break up your flight from Houston to Palmerola Air Base Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some top stopovers between William P. Hobby Airport and XPL include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
You can get to HOU from central Houston in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to travel the 19 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near William P. Hobby Airport the day before your Houston to XPL flight:
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 81.06% of them arriving right on cue.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Palmerola Air Base Airport (XPL)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Houston to Palmerola Air Base Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near XPL:
Follow your own route with a Palmerola Air Base Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Alamo or Enterprise and experience more of Comayagua and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Houston to Palmerola Air Base Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Palmerola Air Base Airport (XPL)
₹ 11,693 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Houston to Palmerola Air Base Airport. Return flights start from ₹ 33,409. These prices can change based on demand.
To score cheap flights from Houston to XPL, book your ticket six months before your departure date.
November is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a Houston to Palmerola Air Base Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Palmerola Air Base Airport (XPL)
February is the quietest month for flights from Houston to Palmerola Air Base Airport (XPL), while July is the busiest. Figure out the best time to visit Comayagua based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your Houston to XPL flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. April is the warmest month in Comayagua, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 33ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Houston to Palmerola Air Base Airport in January when temperatures are between 14ºC and 28ºC.
More about Comayagua
After booking your flight from Houston to Palmerola Air Base Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Comayagua:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Comayagua, Comayagua Honduras CA, Plaza la Merced and Plaza Comayagua are top attractions which should feature on any good Comayagua itinerary.
Explore more of Honduras
Comayagua has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Honduras you should also see. Around 129 kilometres north of Comayagua, a trip to San Pedro Sula will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Museo de Antropologia e Historia, Wonderland Water Park and Zizima Eco Water Park.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Honduras, head for Choloma, roughly 145 kilometres north of Comayagua. Sendero Cerro Verde, Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Suyapa and Bike Park Cerrito are highlights.
