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Among airlines operating New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Houston flights:

• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

Only JetBlue operates flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Houston.

Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Houston usually depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and may arrive at several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

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

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

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

Three cabin classes are available on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Houston:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $184 round-trip via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), compared to $331 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Houston most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 54% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 3% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 27% on the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Houston route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $293 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $396, a difference of $103. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are Downtown Houston, George R. Brown Convention Center and Galleria Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Houston:

• Earliest: departs at 7:05 am and lands at 11:13 am
• Latest: departs at 1:45 pm and lands at 5:53 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 08m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 57% above the route average of $324. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Houston takes 4h 08m, covering 1,425 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $259 to $2,566. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $164, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 01m, compared with 6h 07m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 6h 20m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Houston is 1 hour behind New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Houston is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) — daily rates from around $3:

• ACO Rent A Car
• Easirent
• America Car Rental
• Hertz
• Thrifty

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates from around $20:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Budget

Round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Houston range from $260 to $415, with an average of $324 over the past 12 months. Anything below $260 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Houston flights:

• • JetBlue
• • Delta