Travelling from New York to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU): What you need to know
Your adventure begins at one of New York's main airports, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Check out your options for booking a flight from New York to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) departing from either of these.
Houston is one hour behind New York. William P. Hobby Airport is located in Houston, which operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your flight from New York to HOU. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during high season, it's smart to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The journey from central New York to JFK takes around 1 hour 20 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from New York to William P. Hobby Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels close to John F. Kennedy International Airport:
74.1% of flights that leave from John F. Kennedy International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can get to EWR from the centre of New York in approximately 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 24 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your New York to HOU flight? Check in to a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 73.3%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Board once and be on your way from LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Direct flights from New York to William P. Hobby Airport can be booked from here.
Southwest Airlines is one well-known airline that offers direct New York to HOU plane tickets from LGA.
The most frequently booked airline between LGA and HOU is Southwest Airlines.
The top on-time carrier on this route is Southwest Airlines. Its services land without delay 76.62% of the time.
LGA is roughly 18 kilometres from central New York. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 25 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near LaGuardia Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early New York to William P. Hobby Airport flight:
LGA has a very good on-time arrivals rating of 80.0%, so there's a high chance your flight will stay on schedule and reach your final stop as expected.
You'll find LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Reserve a hotel close to HOU if you have a late flight from New York to William P. Hobby Airport. Select one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a William P. Hobby Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Easirent, Dollar or Thrifty and experience the lesser-explored corners of Houston and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your New York to William P. Hobby Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
The address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Getting from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to central Houston
Central Houston is about 16 kilometres from William P. Hobby Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Currently, 75 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to William P. Hobby Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 151 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from New York to HOU, book your ticket one month before your departure date.
The best month for picking up cheap New York to William P. Hobby Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from New York to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Houston. July is when most people book flights from New York to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
Before locking in your New York to HOU plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Houston, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from New York to William P. Hobby Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
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