What percentage of New York to Houston flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 32% of flights from New York to Houston are direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is typically 2. This suggests that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one connection.

How long is the flight from New York to Houston?

The typical direct flight from New York to Houston has a duration of 3 hours and 49 minutes, covering a distance of 2278 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, are considerably longer, with a median duration of 9 hours and 54 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey.

Should I set a price alert for New York to Houston flights?

Yes, setting a price alert for New York to Houston flights is advisable. This route is classified as having frequent deal activity across the trailing 30 days. This indicates that prices tend to fluctuate, and opportunities for good deals arise regularly, making price alerts a useful tool for securing a favorable fare.

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New York to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Houston

Most itineraries for flights from New York to Houston connect at least once, with only 32% of recent fares being non-stop. For those itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct flights from New York to Houston are available, you will frequently encounter options that involve one or more stops.

When searching for cheap flights from New York to Houston, you'll find that fares typically range from $314–$733, with a median of $469. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and about 5% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing for this route.

To find the cheapest time to fly from New York to Houston, consider traveling in April, which has a median fare of $128. Other cost-effective months include September, with a median fare of $289, and March, where the median fare is $303. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median.

A typical journey from New York to Houston takes about 3h 49m, including connections. For non-stop flights, the median duration is also 3h 49m. However, if your itinerary includes connections, the median journey time extends to 14h 25m, indicating that connecting flights can add substantial time to your travel.

The distance between New York and Houston is approximately 2251 kilometers. This route is classified as a medium-haul journey, which typically involves flights that are too long for short-haul aircraft but do not require the extensive range of long-haul services.

How much is a round trip from New York to Houston

Regular price: $164 - $285

Prices for flights from New York to Houston are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New York to Houston is $164 to $285. The current lowest deal is $138 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 4-Nov 17.

now $138

Low $164

High $285

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Houston

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to HOU is April, with a median price of $99. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $912. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

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Flights from $99

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Flights from $912

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Direct flights from New York to Houston

JetBlue Airways

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from New York to Houston

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Houston

New York (JFK) - Houston (HOU)

American Airlines

$671

$356

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Houston

New York (JFK) - Houston (HOU)

American Airlines

$544

$356

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Houston

New York (JFK) - Houston (IAH)

American Airlines

$566

$396

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New York (JFK) - Houston (IAH)

American Airlines

$499

$396

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Thu, Sep 17

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New York (JFK) - Houston (IAH)

American Airlines

$449

$396

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Thu, Sep 17

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New York (JFK) - Houston (IAH)

American Airlines

$556

$436

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Houston

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

$646 → $356

45%

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

$564 → $356

37%

1 night

Sep 18 - Sep 19

$566 → $396

30%

6 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 22

$525 → $356

32%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Houston

New York - Houston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for NYC to HOU are below the typical level, with 5% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from NYC to HOU, with a median price of $128.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 49m

Direct flights from NYC to HOU typically take 3h 49m, while connecting flights average 14h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

32% of recent flights from NYC to HOU are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

Frontier Airlines had a recent deal from New York to Houston for $138, valid November 4-17.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from NYC to HOU appear frequently, with good prices available within 30 days.

New York main airports to depart from

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

Cheapest

New York Stewart International Airport offers the cheapest flights from New York to Houston.

📍 ~88 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$203

Houston main airports to arrive at

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental is an option for flights from New York to Houston.

📍 ~25 km from Houston city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$202

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Austin–Bergstrom International Airport is a major international airport with extensive routes, a good alternative for Houston.

📍 ~230 km from Houston (reachable by car, but traffic can impact travel time).

💸 Flights from ~$239

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Houston

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from New York to Houston is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $436. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees a significantly higher average price of $982. Even booking 60+ days out tends to be slightly more expensive, with an average price of $481, based on data across the trailing quarter.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a flight from New York to Houston is considered a good deal if you find it for $314 or less. The median price for this route has been $469. Prices can go up to $733 or more for the higher end of the market, so securing a fare at or below $314 represents a notable saving.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from New York to Houston, with a median price of $128. September also offers competitive prices, with a median of $289. In contrast, March has historically been the most expensive month, showing a median price of $303. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days is $469.

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New York to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Houston

How much is a round trip from New York to Houston

Regular price: $164 - $285

Prices for flights from New York to Houston are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New York to Houston is $164 to $285. The current lowest deal is $138 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 4-Nov 17.

now $138

Low $164

High $285

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Houston

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to HOU is April, with a median price of $99. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $912. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $99

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $912

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