Domestic route
Cheap flights from New York to Houston
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). 1,415 miles, 3h 30m nonstop.
JFK to IAH at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 1,415 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 3h 30mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AADLUAWN8 airlinesAmerican, Delta, United
- Nonstop flights per day
- 35all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday20% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 1h behindHouston vs New York
New York to Houston
Round trips from $107
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying New York to Houston
8 airlines fly nonstop with 35 departures a day combined, plus 1 more with one stop.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costConnecting via MCO, ATL, CLE · first checked bag from $55
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Orlando (MCO)F91 airline
- Atlanta (ATL)F91 airline
- Cleveland (CLE)F91 airline
Which airport should I use?
New York has 3 airports and Houston has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near New York
Other arrival airports near Houston
Tips for this route
- American, Delta, United and Southwest all fly JFK to IAH nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $107; September 2026 is the most expensive at $133 and up, a difference of $26 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 20% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
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Search New York to HoustonNew York to Houston: common questions
How long is the flight from New York to Houston?
A nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to Houston (IAH) takes about 3h 30m gate to gate, covering 1,415 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from JFK to IAH?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and Breeze Airways operate nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to Houston (IAH), with 35 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through MCO, ATL and CLE.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Houston?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from New York (JFK) to Houston (IAH), starting at $107 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book New York to Houston flights?
Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between New York and Houston?
Houston is 1 hour behind New York. JFK is on America/New York time and IAH on America/Chicago time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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