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$139+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) to New York, NY (NYC)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — NYC
Sep 3 — Sep 101
Thu 9/3
Thu 9/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston Hobby to New York are usually found in January or September, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Hobby to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hobby to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 4, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1511:00 am
HOU
-
JFK
1 stop8h 08m
Delta
Tue 9/228:35 am
JFK
-
HOU
1 stop5h 43m
Delta
Deal found 8/3$277
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/23:30 pm
HOU
-
LGA
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Wed 9/98:30 am
LGA
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 8/3$307
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/125:55 pm
HOU
-
LGA
Nonstop3h 25m
Southwest
Mon 9/146:30 am
LGA
-
HOU
1 stop8h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 8/3$308
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/155:00 pm
HOU
-
LGA
Nonstop3h 25m
Southwest
Wed 9/1610:55 am
LGA
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 7/31$317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/225:28 pm
HOU
-
JFK
1 stop6h 31m
Delta
Tue 10/2711:30 am
JFK
-
HOU
1 stop6h 03m
Delta
Deal found 8/3$318
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/112:50 pm
HOU
-
LGA
Nonstop3h 25m
Southwest
Wed 9/161:30 pm
LGA
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 8/2$318
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/55:55 pm
HOU
-
LGA
Nonstop3h 25m
Southwest
Sun 9/67:25 am
LGA
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 8/2$319
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/810:50 am
HOU
-
LGA
Nonstop3h 25m
Southwest
Wed 9/1610:55 am
LGA
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 7/31$322
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/265:00 pm
HOU
-
LGA
Nonstop3h 25m
Southwest
Fri 8/288:30 am
LGA
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 7/30$324
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/14:00 pm
HOU
-
LGA
1 stop5h 10m
Southwest
Mon 10/56:00 am
LGA
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/30$325
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/72:08 pm
HOU
-
JFK
1 stop5h 52m
American Airlines
Tue 10/136:30 pm
JFK
-
HOU
1 stop6h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/30$327
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/911:31 am
HOU
-
JFK
1 stop8h 04m
American Airlines
Sat 9/128:59 am
JFK
-
HOU
1 stop7h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/30$333

Find flight deals from Hobby to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hobby (HOU) to New York (NYC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$277
(Delta)

One-way from

$139
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$290

Good round-trip deal

$277 or less

Good one-way deal

$179 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Hobby to New York that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston Hobby Airport to New York that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

HoustonNew York

HOU - LGA

HOULGA

Houston Hobby

Fri 9/18

5:30 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 9/25

6:10 am-11:10 am

1 stop6h 00m

$339

HoustonNew York

HOU - LGA

HOULGA

Houston Hobby

Sat 10/10

12:00 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops7h 10m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 10/15

5:40 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$344

HoustonNew York

HOU - JFK

HOUJFK

Houston Hobby

Wed 9/2

1:13 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop7h 44m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/9

10:55 am-4:30 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$347

HoustonNew York

HOU - LGA

HOULGA

Houston Hobby

Wed 9/16

11:25 am-8:55 pm

2 stops8h 30m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 9/18

6:10 am-12:40 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$348

HoustonNew York

HOU - LGA

HOULGA

Houston Hobby

Fri 10/23

4:00 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 10m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 10/24

9:25 am-7:05 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$350

HoustonNew York

HOU - JFK

HOUJFK

Houston Hobby

Fri 10/9

5:28 pm-12:59 am

1 stop6h 31m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/13

8:35 am-2:07 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$352
Quickest round-trip

HoustonNew York

HOU - LGA

HOULGA

Houston Hobby

Tue 8/18

10:50 am-3:15 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/25

1:30 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

$358

HoustonNew York

HOU - LGA

HOULGA

Houston Hobby

Sun 10/11

11:00 am-5:05 pm

1 stop5h 05m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 10/14

10:35 am-5:45 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$364

HoustonNew York

HOU - LGA

HOULGA

Houston Hobby

Fri 10/16

4:00 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 10m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 10/18

4:30 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$368

HoustonNew York

HOU - LGA

HOULGA

Houston Hobby

Sun 8/16

12:57 pm-8:29 pm

1 stop6h 32m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 8/20

5:01 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$369

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Compare providers for flights from Hobby to New York

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Hobby to New York in August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Houston Hobby Airport-New York flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Houston Hobby Airport-New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Houston Hobby Airport-New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Houston Hobby Airport-New York flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Houston Hobby Airport-New York flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Hobby to New York

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New York from Hobby with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to New York

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to New York (average of $211). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $368). 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 HOU to NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Hobby to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 4, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to New York in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Houston Hobby Airport to New York flights typically cost between $207 and $391 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $277 on Delta (Sep 15-Sep 22).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to New York?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to New York chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Atlanta (ATL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 70% of 1-stop itineraries from Houston Hobby Airport to New York on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to New York?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Houston Hobby Airport to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Miami (MIA) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $156.

What’s the fastest layover option from Houston Hobby Airport to New York?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Houston Hobby Airport to New York, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Dallas (DFW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 57m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to New York?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Houston Hobby Airport to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Charlotte (CLT) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 11m.

How often are flights from Houston to New York delayed?

About 26% of weekly flights between Houston and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 142 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Houston to New York flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Houston to New York flights?

Over the last year, Southwest have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 26% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 75 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Houston Hobby Airport to New York. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Hobby to New York. Price data was last updated on August 1, 2026.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated August 4, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Houston Hobby Airport to New York. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,222 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,222 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,222 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,222 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,059 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,222 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
3,026 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,222 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,737 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,222 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Hobby to New York. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Houston Hobby Airport to New York?

    A quick flight from Houston Hobby Airport to New York can take about 3h 25m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $339. The distance from Houston Hobby Airport to New York is about 1425 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to New York, with prices starting at $109. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $143 and $177, respectively. Users have found that Frontier is 61% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $71 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $79 and $93, respectively.

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

    Most travelers choose Houston Hobby - New York LaGuardia, Houston Hobby - Newark or Houston Hobby - New York John F Kennedy Intl when deciding on the best route from Houston Hobby Airport to New York.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hobby to New York 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 Houston Hobby Airport to New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to New York (average of $211). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $368). 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 6 airlines flying from Hobby to New York

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Hobby to New York. 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 August 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$109Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$143Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$177Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$188Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$233Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$247Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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