Help! How much time should I leave between connecting flights in Houston, Texas?
I am flying from Boston to Acapulco with a connecting flight in Houston with Continental airlines. I have never flown before and know absoloutely nothing about flying works. There are 2 flights leaving Boston the day I'm flying out, one at 5:35am and the other at 7:00am. The 5:35 flight would leave me with 2h50min connection time, and the 7:00 flight would only leave me with 1h18min. I am looking for advice as to which flight I should take. Also, how does the baggage work? Will I have to check it in both Boston and Houston? Any advice you could provide would be greatly appreciated, since I've never done this before and really have no idea of what to expect. Thanks in advance.
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I'd say one hour is just about enough since you're flying with the same airline. As for the baggage. It all depends. But it's very likely it'll be checked in all the way to your destination and you won't have to worry about it.
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Minimum connection times should be listed on the airline's website, but for Houston, over an hour will be plenty. You can take either flight. If you check your bags in Boston, they will transfer them to the connecting flight for you. No need to worry about checked bags in Houston. It's really easier than you think. Just pay attention, ask questions of the airline personnel, and watch for signs in the airport. Have fun!
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This airport is huge, so you want to give yourself enough time, in case you have to get clear to another part of the airport for your connecting flight. I would say 1-1 1/2 hours.
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45 mins is consider "legal" in Houston-- although i wouldnt do that because its tight. 60 mins should be fine, but to be safe look for 75-90 mins. thats the ideal connect time in any airport.
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Although an hour is plenty of time under usual circumstances, if there are delays in your departure from Boston, it's possible you'd miss your flight. Since you've never flown before, I'd book the earlier flight and save yourself stressing over it. Your luggage will be checked straight through. I always take a change of clothes in my carry-on luggage in case mine is misplaced. Have a good trip!
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I've connected through Houston on Continental with only 30 minutes, but I don't recommend it (I had no choice). There's running, sweating, and stress, and so not worth it. There's a tram you take to get from one terminal to another, and long, long escalators. I would rather get to Houston early and enjoy a breakfast in style enroute to Acapulco.
