Travelling from Houston to New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA): What you need to know
Your adventure gets underway at one of Houston's main airports, Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). Explore the options for booking a flight from Houston to New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) departing from either of these.
Jump on a direct Houston to New York LaGuardia Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 30 minutes.
New York is one hour ahead of Houston. New York LaGuardia Airport is located in New York, which is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is the most popular route. There are 81 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you have plans before you fly, take the last flight with Delta Air Lines at 7:25pm. Go for the first IAH to LGA departure with Spirit Airlines at 5:30am if you'd rather get going earlier.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Houston to LGA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Flying during a peak time like July? Busy periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You can find a direct flight from Houston to New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) leaving from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
At IAH, there's a good selection of airlines that offer direct flights from Houston to New York LaGuardia Airport, including:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with United between IAH and LGA.
With 72.77% of its services arriving as planned, United is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
IAH is around 40 kilometres from central Houston. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Houston to New York LaGuardia Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
79% of flights that depart Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
You can book a direct Houston to New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) plane ticket with departures from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). Check if flying out of HOU makes more sense for your journey.
Southwest Airlines has direct flights from Houston to LGA out of HOU. Book your favourite window seat and reach your destination in one go.
On the HOU to LGA route, Southwest Airlines is the favourite choice for most passengers.
The most reliable carrier is Southwest Airlines. Its Houston Hobby Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport flights land as scheduled 70.64% of the time.
HOU is about 19 kilometres from central Houston. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 50 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Houston to LGA flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Houston Hobby Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 79%.
The street address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Houston to New York LaGuardia Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LGA instead:
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around two weeks before your Houston to New York LaGuardia Airport flight.
The address for LGA is Hangar 7 Centre.
Getting from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to central New York
From New York LaGuardia Airport, central New York is around 13 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes around 55 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to New York LaGuardia Airport is 84 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 194 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Houston to LGA, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Houston to New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Houston to New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA). July is the most popular month to visit New York. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in January.
The warmest month in New York is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Houston to LGA plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Houston to New York LaGuardia Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about New York
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in New York right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Houston to New York LaGuardia Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art are major attractions which should feature on any good New York itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've done New York, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey about 145 kilometres southwest to Philadelphia to check off its top attractions. From Independence Hall to Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Baltimore is another standout destination in the United States and is around 290 kilometres southwest of New York. No journey is complete without a visit to National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.