Airport guide
Flying into William P. Hobby (HOU)
Every venue below has HOU as the first airport we list for it, nearest first, with what is on and where to stay. Fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is a large airport 9.5 miles from downtown Houston in a straight line. It is the first airport we list for 73 venues with 1,767 upcoming events (as of Oct 27, 2026); the closest is Club Rumba at 3.8 miles.
Venues nearest HOU
| Venue | City | From HOU | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Club Rumba | Houston | 3.8 mi (6.1 km) | 1 | IAH, 26 mi | Hotels |
| Pasadena Little Theatre | Pasadena | 4.7 mi (7.5 km) | 43 | IAH, 25 mi | Hotels |
| Cullen Performance Hall | Houston | 6.4 mi (10.3 km) | 5 | IAH, 18 mi | Hotels |
| Fertitta Center | Houston | 6.8 mi (11.0 km) | 38 | IAH, 18 mi | Hotels |
| Ellington Airport | Houston | 6.8 mi (11.0 km) | 2 | IAH, 28 mi | Hotels |
| Darryl & Lori Schroeder Park | Houston | 6.9 mi (11.1 km) | 15 | IAH, 18 mi | Hotels |
| Cougar Softball Stadium | Houston | 6.9 mi (11.1 km) | 12 | IAH, 18 mi | Hotels |
| TDECU Stadium | Houston | 7 mi (11.2 km) | 2 | IAH, 18 mi | Hotels |
| Reliant Park | Houston | 7.1 mi (11.4 km) | 27 | IAH, 20 mi | Hotels |
| NOTO Houston | Houston | 8 mi (12.9 km) | 3 | IAH, 17 mi | Hotels |
| Reliant Arena | Houston | 8 mi (12.9 km) | 2 | IAH, 21 mi | Hotels |
| NRG Center | Houston | 8.2 mi (13.2 km) | 11 | IAH, 21 mi | Hotels |
| Reliant Stadium | Houston | 8.4 mi (13.5 km) | 40 | IAH, 21 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| The Secret Group | Houston | 8.6 mi (13.8 km) | 5 | IAH, 16 mi | Hotels |
| Rice Owls Stadium | Houston | 8.6 mi (13.9 km) | 2 | IAH, 19 mi | Hotels |
| BauHaus Houston | Houston | 8.6 mi (13.9 km) | 1 | IAH, 16 mi | Hotels |
| Shell Energy Stadium | Houston | 8.7 mi (14.0 km) | 12 | IAH, 16 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| Warehouse Live | Houston | 8.7 mi (14.0 km) | 1 | IAH, 16 mi | Hotels |
| George R. Brown Convention Center | Houston | 8.8 mi (14.2 km) | 10 | IAH, 16 mi | Hotels |
| Continental Club - Houston | Houston | 8.8 mi (14.2 km) | 1 | IAH, 17 mi | Hotels |
| Toyota Center - TX | Houston | 8.9 mi (14.3 km) | 66 | IAH, 16 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston | Houston | 8.9 mi (14.3 km) | 2 | IAH, 17 mi | Hotels |
| Rich's Houston | Houston | 8.9 mi (14.3 km) | 1 | IAH, 17 mi | Hotels |
| Warehouse Live Midtown | Houston | 9 mi (14.5 km) | 11 | IAH, 17 mi | Hotels |
| Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe | Galveston | 38 mi (60.5 km) | 2 | IAH, 57 mi | Hotels |
And 48 more venues in Houston, Sugar Land, Galveston, Stafford, Baytown and Kemah.
Event weekends near HOU
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues HOU is the first airport for, counted Oct 27, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30–Nov 1 | 52 | Emerald Theatre - Houston | Search this weekend |
| Nov 6–8 | 73 | Emerald Theatre - Houston | Search this weekend |
| Nov 13–15 | 71 | Reliant Stadium | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 59 | Emerald Theatre - Houston | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 59 | Emerald Theatre - Houston | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 49 | Emerald Theatre - Houston | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 54 | Emerald Theatre - Houston | Search this weekend |
| Dec 18–20 | 68 | Emerald Theatre - Houston | Search this weekend |
| Dec 25–27 | 21 | Emerald Theatre - Houston | Search this weekend |
| Jan 1–3 | 12 | Emerald Theatre - Houston | Search this weekend |
| Jan 8–10 | 17 | Sarofim Hall - Hobby Center | Search this weekend |
| Jan 15–17 | 23 | Cullen Theater At Wortham Theater Center | Search this weekend |
Next events near HOU
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Houston Arena Theatre, Houston, Texas
From about $37.00View TicketsHouston Cougars Women's Basketball vs. Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds
Fertitta Center, Houston, Texas
Playlunch
White Oak Music Hall - Upstairs, Houston, Texas
From about $56.00View TicketsGoodbye June
Scout Bar - Houston, Houston, Texas
From about $48.00View TicketsTEN - Band
White Oak Music Hall - Downstairs, Houston, Texas
From about $67.00View TicketsDrunk Dracula
Emerald Theatre - Houston, Houston, Texas
Manual Cinema - The 4th Witch
Cullen Theater At Wortham Theater Center, Houston, Texas
From about $76.00View TicketsMarito Lopez
Punch Line Comedy Club - Houston, Houston, Texas
From about $77.00View TicketsDave Chappelle
Toyota Center - TX, Houston, Texas
From about $108.00View Tickets
When events near HOU happen
- 69% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 635 of 855 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities HOU serves
| City | Events | From HOU | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 1,535 | 9.5 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Sugar Land | 122 | 21 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Pasadena | 43 | 5.2 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Galveston | 31 | 25 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Stafford | 15 | 18 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Baytown | 14 | 19 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Angleton | 2 | 27 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
Other airports near HOU
| Airport | Type | From HOU |
|---|---|---|
| IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport | Large airport | 24 mi |
IAH is the second option for 73 of these venues.
Home teams near HOU
- Houston Texans play at Reliant Stadium (NFL stadium airports).
- Houston Astros play at Daikin Park (MLB ballpark airports).
- Houston Rockets play at Toyota Center - TX (NBA arena airports).
- Houston Dynamo FC play at Shell Energy Stadium (MLS stadium airports).
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Which teams play home games near HOU?
Houston Texans (Reliant Stadium), Houston Astros (Daikin Park), Houston Rockets (Toyota Center - TX) and Houston Dynamo FC (Shell Energy Stadium) play their home games at venues HOU is the first airport for.
How many events are near HOU in the next 12 weeks?
We list 558 events on Friday-to-Sunday weekends in the next 12 weeks at venues HOU is the first airport for. The busiest is the weekend of Nov 6, with 73. Counted as of Oct 27, 2026.
How far is HOU from downtown Houston?
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is 9.5 miles (15.3 km) from downtown Houston in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line.
How far is HOU from Toyota Center - TX?
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is 8.9 miles from Toyota Center - TX in a straight line.
Which other airports are near HOU?
Within 50 miles of HOU we also list George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), 24 miles away.
Does this page show fares?
No. There are no standing prices for flights; a fare exists only for exact dates, airports and travellers. Use the search on this page and fares are searched live for your dates.
Which venues are closest to HOU?
Of the venues HOU is the first airport we list for, the closest are Club Rumba (3.8 miles), Pasadena Little Theatre (4.7 miles) and Cullen Performance Hall (6.4 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
