Calais to Houston (CQF–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
While no nonstop service exists between CQF and HOU, connecting options are available through 10 hubs.
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Travel Essentials
CQF: CEST · HOU: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Calais, it's 11:00 AM in Houston.
French citizens enter the US visa-free under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) for up to 90 days for tourism or business. You must get an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before boarding. Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov. The ESTA costs USD 21 and is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires. Apply at least 72 hours before departure, though most approvals come within minutes.
Your passport must be biometric (the e-passport symbol on the cover). At US immigration, you will be fingerprinted and photographed. Officers may ask about your trip purpose, accommodation, and return plans. You cannot extend a VWP stay beyond 90 days or change status while in the US. For longer stays or work, apply for a visa at the US Embassy in Paris (2 Avenue Gabriel, Paris 8e).
Air France, Delta, United, and other carriers fly Paris CDG to multiple US cities direct, including New York JFK, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, and Washington Dulles. The US dollar is the local currency. Tipping is expected (15 to 20% at restaurants). Travel insurance covering medical costs is strongly recommended since US healthcare charges are extreme by French standards. An ER visit can cost USD 3,000 or more without insurance.
CQF–HOU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CQF to HOU
Calais Marck Airport (CQF) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
CQF to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CQF to HOU ranges from 8 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,949 miles (7,964 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SDF.