Flying from New York to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): What you need to know
Start planning your holiday by looking up the ideal departure point for your flight from New York to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Explore your options for setting off from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), the city's main airports.
Around 4 hours 10 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct New York to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight.
Houston is one hour behind New York. Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is located in Houston, which is in the UTC-6 timezone.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is the most popular route. You can choose from 7 direct weekly services between JFK and IAH.
To ensure you catch your flight from New York to IAH, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Popular periods (like spring break and New Year) 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 a domestic departure.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You can hop on a direct flight from New York to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) out of New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
Delta Air Lines is a popular airline that offers direct flights from New York to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport leaving from JFK.
Delta is the airline most travellers choose for flights from JFK to IAH.
With an impressive 81.36% of services arriving as planned, Delta ranks as the most on-time carrier flying this route.
The journey from central New York to JFK takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from New York to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport:
73% of flights that leave from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Catching a flight out of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)? Direct New York to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) plane tickets can be booked from here.
From EWR, direct flights from New York to IAH are available with United Airlines.
United is the top choice for travellers flying from EWR to IAH.
Spirit Airlines ranks as the most punctual carrier operating flights between Newark Liberty International Airport and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
On public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in around 1 hour. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your New York to IAH flight? Relax in a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 71%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive on time.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Start your journey at New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and fly straight to your destination without any stops. You can book direct flights from New York to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport out of here.
Cruise through the skies with any of these airlines that offer direct New York to IAH plane tickets from LGA:
The majority of travellers choose to book seats with United from LGA to IAH.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is Spirit Airlines.
The trip to LGA from the centre of New York is around 55 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 30 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your New York to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near New York LaGuardia Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights touch down within the expected time frame. At LGA, that figure is 69%.
You'll find New York LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Consider booking a hotel near IAH if you're catching a late flight from New York to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your New York to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight.
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Getting from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
From Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, central Houston is around 40 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Right now, 42 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 81 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from New York to IAH, book your ticket one month ahead of your planned departure.
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The best time to fly from New York to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning the timing of your trip. January is the quietest month to go to Houston. July is when most people book flights from New York to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your New York to IAH plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Houston, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
January has temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from New York to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Houston
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Houston right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from New York to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building, Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Menil Collection are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Houston itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Houston, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Journey about 241 kilometres west to Austin to check off its leading attractions. From Texas State Capitol to Austin Museum of Art, Downtown and 360 Bridge, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in the United States, consider Corpus Christi, roughly 306 kilometres southwest of Houston. USS LEXINGTON, Texas State Aquarium and Bayfront Park are key highlights.