When is the best time to visit Texas?
Texas’ size means that it has climes that vary from arid desert of the west to the subtropical Piney Woods in the east. As a generalisation, the best time to visit is the spring or the fall as summer highs and humidity can be intolerable for those unaccustomed to them. Having said that, if there’s a county fair or festival in town (a big part of Texan culture), expect higher hotel costs.
April to June, September and October is when the days are warm and the nights cool. Peak summer temperatures reach as high as 36 degrees Celsius both in Dallas in the far north and 34 in Houston way down south. This margin of a couple of degrees is a typical difference between Texan major cities Austin and San Antonio as well but don’t be fooled, the high humidity in easterly Houston make it seem much hotter.
If you plan on visiting the coast, be aware of hurricanes and heavy rain from June to September.
Where to visit in Texas?
Houston: Famous for the Space Center, this big, bold city also has an epic food scene and an impressive Museum District.Austin: There's nowhere quite like Austin, especially during SXSW.
Dallas: A modern metropolis and home to the Dallas Cowboys.
San Antonio: Steeped with traditions, heritage and the iconic Alamo.
El Paso: Step into the southwestern scene with Tex-Mex, desert drives and laid-back living.
Airports and airlines
You've searched for flights to the state of Texas. Scroll through the flight options above to compare the various flight routes available from the UK. We scan 55,175 flights worldwide so searching by a bigger region (rather than say by city) enables you to take advantage of a wider pool of flights. Here's some useful tips to bear in mind when searching for flights to Texas:
- July is the cheapest time to fly
- The most popular airlines are: Virgin Atlantic, British Airways & KLM
- The most popular airports are: Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) & Austin (AUS)