Golf trips from Houston
Golf trips from Houston sorted by how easy they are to get to. Flying nonstop or driving is what makes a long weekend work.
Houston ranks tied for 12th of 40 U.S. metros in our Golf Trip Nonstop Map (24 of 43 destinations nonstop to the closest airport). Embed this city's card. How often these flights arrive on time: Houston on-time odds from our On-Time Report.
Drive-to golf trips from Houston
| Destination | Est. drive | Budget | Group size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Houston and The Woodlands, Texas | ~0.7 hrs | $$ Moderate | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
| Texas Hill Country Austin, Horseshoe Bay and San Antonio, Texas | ~3.6 hrs | $$$ Premium | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
| Dallas-Fort Worth & PGA Frisco Frisco, Grapevine and The Colony, Texas | ~4.7 hrs | $$$ Premium | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
Road drive times from the OSRM router on OpenStreetMap data, measured from the main airport, with no traffic or stops. Add time for border crossings. See the Golf Trip Drive Map.
Nonstop golf trips from Houston
| Destination | Fly | Flight time | When | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Hill Country $$$ Premium | IAH → AUS then about 30 min to Barton Creek, about 1 hr to Horseshoe Bay drive | 1h 00m | Year-round | United, Delta, American, Air Canada |
| Dallas-Fort Worth & PGA Frisco $$$ Premium | IAH → DFW then about 35 to 45 min to Frisco, about 15 min to Grapevine drive | 1h 22m | Year-round | American, United, Spirit, Delta |
| Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail $ Value | IAH → BHM then varies by site drive | 1h 47m | Year-round | CommuteAir LLC |
| Big Cedar Lodge $$$ Premium | IAH → SGF then about 1 hr drive | 1h 47m | Year-round | CommuteAir LLC |
| Muskoka $$ Moderate | IAH → YYZ then about 2 hrs drive | 1h 47m | Year-round | United, Air Canada |
| Reynolds Lake Oconee $$$$ Luxury | IAH → ATL then about 1.5 hrs drive | 2h 04m | Year-round | Delta, United, Frontier, Spirit |
| Streamsong $$$ Premium | IAH → TPA then about 1.5 hrs drive | 2h 09m | Year-round | United, Spirit, Frontier, American |
| Sea Island $$$$ Luxury | IAH → JAX then about 1 hr 15 min drive | 2h 11m | Year-round | United |
| Ponte Vedra & TPC Sawgrass $$$$ Luxury | IAH → JAX then about 40 min drive | 2h 11m | Year-round | United |
| Hilton Head $$$ Premium | IAH → SAV then about 1 hr drive | 2h 13m | Year-round | United |
| French Lick $$ Moderate | IAH → SDF then about 1.5 hrs drive | 2h 16m | Year-round | United, American |
| Orlando $$ Moderate | IAH → MCO then 20 to 40 min drive | 2h 19m | Year-round | United, Spirit, Frontier, American |
| The Broadmoor $$$$ Luxury | IAH → COS then about 20 min drive | 2h 29m | Year-round | Regional carrier |
| Kiawah Island $$$$ Luxury | IAH → CHS then about 45 min drive | 2h 30m | Year-round | United, American |
| Nebraska Sand Hills $$ Moderate | IAH → DEN then about 3 hrs 15 min to Bayside, about 6 hrs to The Prairie Club drive | 2h 34m | Year-round | United, Frontier |
| Pinehurst $$$ Premium | IAH → RDU then about 1 hr 15 min (74 miles) drive | 2h 39m | Year-round | United, Frontier, American |
| Kohler & Whistling Straits $$$$ Luxury | IAH → MKE then about 1 hr drive | 2h 42m | Year-round | United |
| Nemacolin $$$$ Luxury | IAH → PIT then 1.5–2 hrs drive | 2h 47m | Year-round | United, Delta, JetBlue |
| Los Cabos $$$ Premium | IAH → SJD then 15–45 min drive | 2h 51m | Year-round | United |
| Scottsdale $$$ Premium | IAH → PHX then about 30 min drive | 2h 52m | Year-round | United, American, Frontier |
| Williamsburg $$ Moderate | IAH → RIC then about 45 min drive | 2h 54m | Year-round | United, Delta, American |
| Las Vegas $$$ Premium | IAH → LAS then 15–45 min drive | 3h 15m | Year-round | United, Spirit, Frontier |
| St. George $$ Moderate | IAH → LAS then about 2 hrs drive | 3h 15m | Year-round | United, Spirit, Frontier |
| Park City & Salt Lake City $$ Moderate | IAH → SLC then about 45 min to Park City, about 1 hr to Midway drive | 3h 15m | Year-round | Delta, United, Alaska |
| Bethpage State Park $ Value | IAH → LGA then about 45 min drive | 3h 29m | Year-round | United, Delta, Spirit |
| Cape Cod $$ Moderate | IAH → BOS then 1.5–2 hrs drive | 3h 47m | Year-round | United, JetBlue, Lufthansa German Airlines |
| Pebble Beach & Monterey $$$$ Luxury | HOU → SJC then about 1.25 hrs drive | 3h 56m | Year-round | Southwest |
| Bend $$$ Premium | IAH → PDX then about 3 hrs drive | 4h 28m | Year-round | United, Alaska |
| Gamble Sands $$$ Premium | IAH → SEA then about 4 hrs drive | 4h 46m | Year-round | United, Alaska |
| Vail Valley & Summit County $$$ Premium | IAH → EGE then about 35 min to Vail drive | 3h 08m | Seasonal: Jun–Aug, Jan–Mar, Dec–Mar | United |
| Northern Michigan $$ Moderate | IAH → TVC then 20 min to 1.5 hrs drive | 3h 12m | Seasonal: Jun–Aug | Regional carrier |
| Palm Springs $$ Moderate | IAH → PSP then 15–40 min drive | 3h 27m | Seasonal: Nov–May | United |
Source: U.S. DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics, T-100 Segment (all carriers), 2025-08 to 2026-07. Nonstop = at least 6 flights a month each way in at least 2 months. Flight time is average gate-to-gate. Schedules change, so confirm on Google Flights.
FAQ
What golf destinations can you fly nonstop to from Houston?
From IAH / HOU, there were nonstop flights to the airports serving Texas Hill Country, Dallas-Fort Worth & PGA Frisco, Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, Big Cedar Lodge, Muskoka, Reynolds Lake Oconee, Streamsong, Sea Island, Ponte Vedra & TPC Sawgrass, Hilton Head, French Lick, Orlando, The Broadmoor, Kiawah Island, Nebraska Sand Hills, Pinehurst, Kohler & Whistling Straits, Nemacolin, Los Cabos, Scottsdale, Williamsburg, Las Vegas, St. George, Park City & Salt Lake City, Bethpage State Park, Cape Cod, Pebble Beach & Monterey, Bend, Gamble Sands, Vail Valley & Summit County, Northern Michigan, Palm Springs during 2025-08 to 2026-07 (U.S. DOT data). Seasonal routes are noted on this page.
What is the best golf weekend trip from Houston?
For a long weekend, keep travel under about 3 hours each way. Drivable: Houston (~0.7 hrs), Texas Hill Country (~3.6 hrs), Dallas-Fort Worth & PGA Frisco (~4.7 hrs). Short nonstop flights: Texas Hill Country, Dallas-Fort Worth & PGA Frisco, Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, Big Cedar Lodge.
How current is this flight data?
It comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation's T-100 data for 2025-08 to 2026-07. Airlines add and cut routes often, especially seasonal ones, so check current schedules on Google Flights before you book.