What percentage of New York to Houston flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 32% of flights from New York to Houston were direct. For travelers who prefer not to have a stopover, this means a significant portion of available options will require at least one connection. When connecting flights are taken, the median number of stopovers observed was 2, indicating that direct flights are not always the most common option.

How long is the flight from New York to Houston?

The direct flight from New York to Houston typically takes 3 hours and 49 minutes. This route covers a distance of 2278 kilometers. If your journey includes one stop, the median flight time increases considerably to 9 hours and 54 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their trip.

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

Based on historical trends, New York to Houston is classified as a route with frequent deal activity. This means that price fluctuations and good opportunities arise regularly. Setting a price alert can be beneficial to catch these frequent deals as they appear. Over the trailing 30 days, this route consistently offered various pricing options.

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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 connecting itineraries, the median number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct flights from New York to Houston are available, you are more likely to find options with one or more stops.

When searching for cheap flights from New York to Houston, 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 prices.

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 of $289, and March, where the median fare is $303.

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, connecting flights can significantly extend travel time, with a median duration of 14h 25m.

The distance between New York and Houston is approximately 2251 kilometers. This route is classified as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from New York to Houston

Regular price: $225 - $500

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from New York to Houston typically range from $225 to $500. The current lowest deal is $187 with Allegiant Air, for travel from Aug 30-Sep 6.

now $187

Low $225

High $500

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, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Houston

New York (JFK) - Houston (HOU)

$525

$408

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Houston

New York (JFK) - Houston (HOU)

$498

$341

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$517

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$562

$399

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$564

$399

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Thu, Aug 6

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$561

$399

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

4 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 23

$468 → $263

44%

4 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 24

$463 → $273

41%

3 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 16

$482 → $295

39%

2 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 24

$465 → $283

39%

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 from NYC to HOU are below the typical level, with a median price of $469.

📅 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 $99.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 49m

The typical direct flight from New York to Houston takes 3h 49m, covering 2251 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

32% of recent flights are direct

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

🏆 Airline highlight

JetBlue Airways offers direct flights

JetBlue Airways is one airline that offers direct flights from New York to Houston.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from New York to Houston are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

New York main airports to depart from

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International offers flights to Houston and is often the cheapest option from New York.

📍 ~21 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$160

Houston main airports to arrive at

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport is a good option for flights from New York to Houston.

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

💸 Flights from ~$160

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Austin–Bergstrom International offers an extensive network of domestic and international routes, a good alternative for Houston.

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

💸 Flights from ~$180

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Houston

87% AI deal score

$3,290

$965

Save $2,325

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

Historically, the optimal window to book flights from New York to Houston is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $436. Booking within 6 days of departure sees prices rise significantly, with an average of $982. Even booking 7-13 days out results in a higher average price of $1134, making earlier booking within the recommended window more economical.

Across the trailing quarter, 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 over the same period was $469. Prices can go higher, with 75% of deals observed at $733 or below. Aiming for prices at or below the $314 threshold indicates a particularly favorable fare.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from New York to Houston, with a median price of $128. September also offers competitive fares, with a median price of $289. While March appears in the list of cheapest months with a median of $303, it was also the most expensive month overall across the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route is $469, so these months offer significant savings.

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New York to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Houston

The distance between New York and Houston is approximately 2251 kilometers. This route is classified as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from New York to Houston

Regular price: $225 - $500

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from New York to Houston typically range from $225 to $500. The current lowest deal is $187 with Allegiant Air, for travel from Aug 30-Sep 6.

now $187

Low $225

High $500

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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