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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Houston Hobby Airport to New York:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 8:22 am
• Latest: departs at 7:05 pm and lands at 10:27 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 22m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to New York:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Houston Hobby Airport to New York takes 3h 22m, covering 1,419 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to New York range from $282 to $494, with an average of $371 over the past 12 months. Anything below $282 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 47% above the $371 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $354 round-trip via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), compared to $378 for nonstop.

Southwest is the only airline operating Houston Hobby Airport to New York flights. 71% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston Hobby Airport to New York flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $317 to $2,953. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Houston Hobby Airport to New York route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Houston Hobby Airport to New York are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $166, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

Since New York is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) — daily rates from around $21:

• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Near New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) — daily rates from around $16:

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• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Near Newark Airport (EWR) — daily rates from around $28:

• Ace
• Budget
• Alamo
• Dollar
• Hertz

Flights from Houston Hobby Airport to New York usually depart from Houston Hobby (HOU) and may arrive at several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Houston Hobby Airport to New York route, 29% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 23m.

Connecting flights from Houston Hobby Airport to New York most commonly pass through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 64% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 36% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to New York. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $302 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $477, a difference of $175.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Southwest operates flights between Houston Hobby Airport and New York.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 04m, compared with 6h 48m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

New York is 1 hour ahead of Houston Hobby Airport (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in New York are Times Square, New York City Center and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Houston Hobby Airport to New York flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

A flight from Houston Hobby Airport to New York can also provide access to several nearby cities. From LGA, travelers can reach New Rochelle, Elizabeth, Jersey City and Hoboken by rental car.

Travelers can take METRO Bus 40 from Downtown Houston for local service to Hobby Airport. METRO Bus 500 runs nonstop between Hobby Airport and the George R. Brown Convention Center downtown.

Affordable and convenient options to reach the city center from LGA include M60-SBS buses and LaGuardia Link Q70. LaGuardia Link Q70 connects Terminal B and Terminal C to the Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Avenue and 74 St-Broadway subway transit hubs.

LaGuardia Airport has information centers staffed by Airport Customer Experience Specialists. They can help arriving travelers with directions, accessibility information and ground transportation. It's also important to note that these information centers aren’t VIP arrival services. Travelers seeking an escort or baggage assistance should confirm availability with their airline, terminal or a private meet-and-assist provider.

Yes, all airport terminals have accessible toilets. Wheelchair assistance can be arranged through the airline.

No, flights from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) to New York may not be able to accept an additional in-cabin pet because pets must meet eligibility requirements and each flight has a first-come, first-served limit. HOU, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) have designated pet relief areas. At LGA, the pet relief areas are located both pre- and post-security.