Cheap flights from George Bush Intercontinental to Grantley Adams
Updated 2026-08-10
2568 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 5h 34m with 5 airlines operating direct service from George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) to Grantley Adams (BGI). Fares on this corridor stay relatively stable across the year — booking 4–8 weeks ahead and choosing a midweek departure typically secures the best price.
Flying from George Bush Intercontinental
Houston George Bush Intercontinental is United Airlines' second-largest hub after Newark, with five terminals and a Skytrain people mover connecting them. METRO's bus 102 runs from the airport to downtown Houston in around 50 minutes; light rail does not extend to IAH. International long-haul through Houston is heaviest to Latin America (over 30 destinations) and Europe, with Lufthansa, KLM, Air France and British Airways all operating daily and growing Middle East service via Qatar, Emirates and Turkish.
Arriving in Bridgetown
Grantley Adams International on Barbados is the Eastern Caribbean's main hub, 13 km east of Bridgetown. Fixed-rate taxis and Mini-Bus Route 11 handle most arriving traffic. Fares from US East Coast cities peak in winter (December–April) and are noticeably cheaper June through November despite hurricane season — Barbados is just outside the main hurricane track. Direct service from JetBlue, AA and BA dominates US-source capacity.
Who flies IAH to BGI?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| United Airlines | UA | 5h 34m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 5h 34m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 5h 34m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 5h 34m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 5h 34m | Economy |
5 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Houston to Bridgetown FAQs
Direct flights from George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) to Grantley Adams (BGI) take approximately 5h 34m for the 2568-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
5 carriers operate direct service from George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) to Grantley Adams (BGI): United Airlines, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — United Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
Visa-free for US passport holders up to 6 months. Always check travel.state.gov for the latest entry requirements before booking.
Grantley Adams (BGI) is the primary international airport for Bridgetown. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.