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

• Earliest: departs at 5:19 am and lands at 9:31 am
• Latest: departs at 8:50 pm and lands at 1:02 am.

The flight takes about 4h 12m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Houston:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from New York to Houston takes 4h 12m, 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 New York to Houston range from $257 to $469, with an average of $345 over the past 12 months. Anything below $257 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 46% above the $345 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $145 round-trip via Raleigh-Durham (RDU), compared to $352 for nonstop.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on New York to Houston flights are:

• United Airlines: 86% on time
• Delta: 81% on time
• Southwest: 78% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 82% of the time on average.

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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New York to Houston flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 31%, evening flights for 26%, and night flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York to Houston flights:

• JetBlue
• Delta

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

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
• Thrifty
• Hertz

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates from around $25:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Ace

Flights from New York to Houston may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA), with arrivals available at Houston area airports such as Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 New York to Houston route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 54m.

One-stop flights from New York to Houston most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 57% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from New York to Houston. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $321 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $463, a difference of $142.

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

4 airlines operate flights between New York and Houston. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest
• Delta
• JetBlue

Flying via Dallas Love Field (DAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 05m, compared with 6h 23m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and 6h 26m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are George R. Brown Convention Center, Daikin Park and Houston Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating New York to Houston flights:

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

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

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