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Flights from Houston to Fortaleza

There are no direct flights from Houston to Fortaleza. The fastest way is one stop via Miami or Orlando, about 12h 30m door to door (4 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 12h 28m
HOUFORMIA

Houston to Fortaleza at a glance

Fastest journey12h 28mVia Miami, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Miami or Orlando

Best ways to fly from Houston to Fortaleza

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
HOU Miami (MIA) FOR
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: GOL, LATAM Brasil
Thu20:30 HOU23:37 MIA3h 53m connection03:30 MIA11:00 FORFrontier Airlines + LATAM Brasil
4 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 12h 30m
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2
HOU Orlando (MCO) FOR
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: GOL
Self-transfer likely ~12h 28m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
7,096 km4,407 miles
Journey time
12h 28mon current schedules
Time difference
+3hFortaleza vs Houston
Currency in Fortaleza
BRL
Airports
IAH, HOU → FOR

Flights from Houston to Fortaleza: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Houston to Fortaleza?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Miami and Orlando. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Houston to Fortaleza?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,096 km.
Where do you change planes between Houston and Fortaleza?
The best connecting points are Miami (MIA) and Orlando (MCO). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Houston and Fortaleza?
Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Fortaleza: Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR).
What is the time difference between Houston and Fortaleza?
Fortaleza is 3 hours ahead of Houston.

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