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$69+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Houston

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Round-trip from

$136
(Priceline)

One-way from

$69
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$278
From New York (NYC) to Houston
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Houston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($17 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Fri 8/2211:30 amLGA - IAH
1 stop6h 31mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/2812:57 pmIAH - LGA
Nonstop3h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$136
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Thu 8/2111:00 amEWR - IAH
1 stop6h 56mFrontier
Sun 8/245:51 pmIAH - EWR
1 stop5h 52mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$137
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Thu 8/216:59 amJFK - IAH
1 stop9h 46mFrontier
Sun 8/245:51 pmIAH - JFK
1 stop6h 05mFrontier
Deal found 7/3$137
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Thu 7/315:46 amLGA - IAH
Nonstop3h 52mSpirit Airlines
Sun 8/35:30 pmIAH - LGA
Nonstop3h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2$137
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Sun 9/71:13 pmEWR - IAH
Nonstop3h 47mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/187:35 amIAH - EWR
Nonstop3h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$138
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Tue 9/911:15 amEWR - IAH
1 stop6h 19mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1612:47 pmIAH - EWR
1 stop9h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$140
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Thu 10/2311:30 amLGA - IAH
1 stop6h 25mFrontier
Mon 10/275:50 pmIAH - LGA
1 stop15h 40mFrontier
Deal found 7/3$165
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Thu 10/168:30 amJFK - IAH
Nonstop4h 01mDelta
Sat 10/2512:55 pmIAH - JFK
Nonstop3h 30mDelta
Deal found 7/2$177
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Thu 8/142:45 pmLGA - HOU
Nonstop3h 55mSouthwest
Wed 8/206:40 amHOU - LGA
Nonstop3h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$177
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Tue 10/146:30 pmLGA - IAH
Nonstop4h 08mDelta
Mon 10/276:15 amIAH - LGA
Nonstop3h 31mDelta
Deal found 7/2$177
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Sat 9/207:30 amLGA - HOU
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/204:28 pmHOU - LGA
1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$191
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Sat 9/1312:29 pmJFK - HOU
1 stop6h 11mDelta
Tue 9/161:13 pmHOU - JFK
1 stop8h 11mDelta
Deal found 7/2$197

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LGA - IAH

LGAIAH

New York LaGuardia

Fri 8/22

11:30 am-5:01 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 8/28

12:57 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop3h 33m

$136

NewarkHouston

EWR - IAH

EWRIAH

Newark

Thu 8/21

11:00 am-4:56 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 8/24

5:51 pm-12:43 am

1 stop5h 52m

$137

New YorkHouston

LGA - IAH

LGAIAH

New York LaGuardia

Thu 7/31

5:46 am-8:38 am

Nonstop3h 52m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 8/3

5:30 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$137

New YorkHouston

JFK - IAH

JFKIAH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/21

6:59 am-3:45 pm

1 stop9h 46m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 8/24

5:51 pm-12:56 am

1 stop6h 05m

$137

NewarkHouston

EWR - IAH

EWRIAH

Newark

Sun 9/7

1:13 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop3h 47m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/22

7:35 am-12:08 pm

Nonstop3h 33m

$138

NewarkHouston

EWR - IAH

EWRIAH

Newark

Tue 9/9

11:15 am-4:34 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 9/16

12:47 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop9h 39m

$140

New YorkHouston

JFK - IAH

JFKIAH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/16

8:30 am-11:31 am

Nonstop4h 01m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 10/27

12:55 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$177

New YorkHouston

LGA - HOU

LGAHOU

New York LaGuardia

Thu 8/14

2:45 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

Houston Hobby

Wed 8/20

6:40 am-11:05 am

Nonstop3h 25m

$177

New YorkHouston

LGA - HOU

LGAHOU

New York LaGuardia

Sat 9/20

7:30 am-2:03 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Houston Hobby

Sat 9/20

4:28 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$191

New YorkHouston

JFK - HOU

JFKHOU

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/13

12:29 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Houston Hobby

Tue 9/16

1:13 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$197

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The best insider tips for New York to Houston flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your New York to Houston trip
Airlines
Spirit Airlines

Spirit’s Big Front Seats offer 11 inches more legroom, ideal for comfort on short flights.


Spirit’s self-service bag drop saves time; print your boarding pass in advance.

United Airlines

Basic Economy allows a personal item only; no carry-on bags unless exceptions apply.


Economy Plus offers extra legroom and is free for MileagePlus Premier members.

Airports
EWR

Plan for long security waits at EWR. Arrive at least two hours early as wait times vary dramatically between checkpoints.

Read more about EWRby Brandon Schultz
LGA

LGA's security lines are efficient, with typical waits under 15 minutes. Arrive early to ensure smooth check-in.

Read more about LGAby Brandon Schultz
IAH

For a quick trip to downtown Houston from IAH, Uber or Lyft is recommended, taking about 25 minutes by car.

Read more about IAHby Evie Carrick
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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Expert on IAH

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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who has lived in five countries and traveled to over 50, with extensive experience flying around the world. She was born in Colorado, but has spent time flying to both coasts to visit family. She writes regularly for Travel + Leisure, BuzzFeed, and SKI and recently published seven travel journals with Simon & Schuster.

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Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Houston

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Houston from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Houston

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Houston. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Houston, you should look to book at least 80 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Houston?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Houston (average of $230). Flying from New York to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New York to Houston is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 23% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Houston. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Houston flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to Houston?

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Houston. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from New York to Houston to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

New York to Houston Travel Guide

George Bush Intercontinental is the larger and busier of the two. It’s further away from downtown than Hobby is. George Bush is 23 miles away, while Hobby is just seven miles from downtown Houston. George Bush ranks as the 15th busiest airport in the United States and is a hub for United. Hobby is a major airport for Southwest Airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Houston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve New York to Houston flights?

    There are various airports you could choose to fly out of in New York going to Houston. The two main ones offering these flights are Liberty International Airport in Newark and LaGuardia in Queens. You’ll be able to fly into either George Bush Intercontinental Airport or William P. Hobby Airport in Houston.

  • Which airlines fly directly from New York to Houston?

    You’ll find a lot of direct flights for this route. You can fly with United, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, or Delta. These mostly go from Newark or LaGuardia into George Bush. There are also options with Southwest that go from LaGuardia to Hobby. The flight ranges from around three and a half hours to just over four.

  • What are the stopover options between New York to Houston?

    There are more flights that have a stop in between. You can go to Orlando with Spirit. American Airlines will take you through DFW in Dallas or Charlotte on the east coast. Delta will land in either Minneapolis or Atlanta. United will go through Atlanta sometimes, but also Washington DC. None of the stopovers are much more than an hour, if that. Travel times vary but there aren’t any that take more than about seven hours. If you fly with Southwest into Hobby you’ll find different stops, like Nashville, New Orleans, St. Louis, or Chicago. They’re only about an hour or two.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from New York to Houston?

    No you don’t need either of these. You’ll only need to have your photo ID card so you can board your flight.

  • What are the parking options at John F. Kennedy International Airport for passengers traveling through it?

    Passengers traveling through John F. Kennedy International Airport should avoid using their cars because the airport has strict parking options. The airport limits the number of vehicles on its premises as an initiative to reduce its carbon emissions. However, electric or hybrid cars are recommended if passengers must use their vehicles at the airport. Parking is available at Red, Green, Orange, or Blue & Yellow Lots, depending on the receiving terminal. Passengers should expect to pay more for parking. Using public transport is recommended.

  • Which airports serve the route between New York and Houston?

    Travelers from New York to Houston can depart from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and fly into George Bush International Airport. However, these are just some of the airports serving the two locations. One can choose to depart from LaGuardia Airport or New York Stewart International Airport and fly into William P. Hobby Airport. However, using John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is more sustainable because, in addition to having an excellent public transport network with the MTA providing Q3, Q6, Q7, and Q10 LTD, the airport recycles most of its products.

  • Which hotels are near George Bush International Airport (IAH)?

    Travelers making their late arrival at George Bush International Airport have several hotels to choose from. While Houston Airport Marriott, Ramada by Wyndham Houston, and Comfort Suites Bush-Houston offer sophisticated accommodation deals, booking a room at Hampton Inn & Suites Houston-Bush is more sustainable because the hotel has sustainable initiatives like sourcing their products locally and using energy-efficient lighting (LED).

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Houston round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from New York to Houston is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $137 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and Delta, starting at $137 and $177 round-trip. Frontier is priced at 51% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Houston one-way?

    $69 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $72 and $89, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Houston?

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Houston that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Houston flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Houston?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Houston.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Houston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Houston by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Houston?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Houston (average of $230). Flying from New York to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from New York to Houston

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from New York to Houston. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$68Average$190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$117Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$128Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$183Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$186Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$196Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

Helpful tips for your next trip to Houston

Get useful tips and recommendations to enhance your travel experience on your next trip to Houston. Learn about must-visit attractions, local customs, transportation options, weather conditions, and other valuable tips to make your trip more enjoyable and hassle-free.
  • Passengers traveling from New York to Houston will likely use John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and fly into LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Passengers should carry light luggage as the airports don’t encourage items with excess packaging to reduce carbon emissions.
  • Passengers traveling from New York to Houston through JFK should use public transport to access the airport. If you must drive, use an electric or hybrid vehicle, as the airport seeks to limit its carbon emissions by reducing vehicles on its premises.
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport has several shops where passengers can buy local items, including organic foodstuffs. These shops encourage customers to reuse their packaging items to reduce waste and promote sustainability.

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