4 airlines fly nonstop from New York to Houston.
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport | IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
| United Airlines | EWR Newark Liberty International Airport | IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
| Delta Air Lines | LGA LaGuardia Airport | IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
| United Airlines | LGA LaGuardia Airport | IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
| Southwest Airlines | LGA LaGuardia Airport | HOU William P. Hobby Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
23 miles (37 km) from the city centre. 48.4 million passengers in 2024
| How | Route | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bus | METRO Route 500 IAH Downtown Direct to the George R. Brown Convention Center | $4.50 one way |
| Bus | METRO Route 102 Bush IAH Express via Greenspoint and I-45 | $1.25 (local fare) |
7 miles (11 km) from the city centre. 14.6 million passengers in 2024
| How | Route | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bus | METRO bus 40 to downtown | $1.25 (local fare) |
No passport or visa is needed for domestic travel, but a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID is required to fly within the US.
Houston is 1 hour behind New York. Houston uses the US dollar (USD).
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Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.
As of October 2026, JetBlue, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines fly this route nonstop.
Nonstop flights leave from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and arrive at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
About 1,417 miles (2,281 km), measured between the city centres.
Houston is 1 hour behind New York.
No passport or visa is needed for domestic travel, but a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID is required to fly within the US.
METRO Route 500 IAH Downtown Direct to the George R. Brown Convention Center, $4.50 one way.
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.