Flying from New York to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): What you need to know
Begin your journey at one of New York's main airports, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Explore your options for booking a flight from New York to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) taking off from either of these.
Around 4 hours 10 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct New York to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight.
Houston is one hour behind New York. George Bush Intercontinental Airport is located in Houston, which runs on the UTC-5 timezone.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from New York to IAH. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading away during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from New York to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) can be booked from this terminal.
When leaving from JFK, you can take a direct flight from New York to George Bush Intercontinental Airport with JetBlue Airways.
Most passengers choose to fly with JetBlue Airways between JFK and IAH.
JetBlue Airways is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
JFK is about 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from New York to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of John F. Kennedy International Airport, data shows 74.1% of flights complete their journey on time.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can book a direct New York to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) plane ticket with departures from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Figure out if flying from EWR works better for your plans.
Get on your direct flight from New York to IAH with United Airlines. This is one of the leading airlines flying this route out of EWR.
On the EWR to IAH route, United Airlines is the go-to airline for most travellers.
Spirit Airlines has the best on-time rating of any carrier operating flights between Newark Liberty International Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
You can get to EWR from central New York in approximately 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 24 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to IAH flight:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.3%. This figure shows how often flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Start your journey at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and head straight to your destination without any stops. You can book direct flights from New York to George Bush Intercontinental Airport from here.
Choose any of these popular airlines that offer direct New York to IAH plane tickets from LGA:
United Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from LGA to IAH.
Among carriers on this route, United Airlines has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
The journey time to LGA from the centre of New York is around 1 hour by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 25 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to LaGuardia Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early New York to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight:
With 80.0% of its departing flights arriving as scheduled, LGA is a dependable starting point for any journey.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Have a late flight from New York to George Bush Intercontinental Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near IAH and be in snooze mode sooner:
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To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your New York to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight.
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Getting from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport to the centre of Houston is about 21 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Currently, 39 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 77 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from New York to IAH.
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The best time to fly from New York to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
July is the busiest month for flights from New York to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Visit Houston in February for a quieter experience.
Lock in a New York to IAH plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Houston to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from New York to George Bush Intercontinental Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Houston
Start your Houston trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from New York to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Your Houston trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Attractions worth exploring include The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building, The Houston Museum of Natural Science and Holocaust Museum Houston.
Explore more of the United States
Austin is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Houston. Around 241 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Texas State Capitol, Central Park and Austin Museum of Art, Downtown.
Corpus Christi is another standout destination in the United States and is around 306 kilometres south-west of Houston. No journey is complete without dropping by Texas State Aquarium, Bayfront Park and Corpus Christi Cathedral.
