Cheap flights from New York to Houston

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Cheapest round-trip flights $72
Spirit Nonstop 5 hr Fri, Feb 20 — Thu, Feb 26
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Houston is currently $72
Cheapest one-way flight $36
Spirit Nonstop 5 hr Wed, Feb 18
The cheapest one-way flight from New York to Houston is currently $36
Last-minute weekend getaway $148
Spirit Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Feb 5 — Mon, Feb 9
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New York to Houston is currently $148
Cheapest business class flights $578
American 1 stop 8 hr Sat, Mar 7 — Fri, Mar 13
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New York to Houston is currently $578
Fastest flight 3 hr 53 min The fastest nonstop flight from New York to Houston takes 3 hr 53 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from New York to Houston is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $95–200
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $140–335

Popular airlines from New York to Houston

  • United
    Nonstop
    from $197
    Typical price: $200–375
    120 weekly nonstop flights
    EWR, LGA - IAH Every day
    1641 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, LGA - IAH Every day
  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $197
    Typical price: $215–465
    32 weekly nonstop flights
    JFK, LGA - IAH Every day
    1477 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK, LGA - HOU, IAH Every day
  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $197
    Typical price: $225–425
    26 weekly nonstop flights
    LGA - HOU Every day
    1000 weekly connecting flights
    LGA - HOU Every day
  • American
    from $217
    Typical price: $220–425
    1857 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK, LGA - HOU, IAH Every day
  • Spirit
    Nonstop
    from $72
    Typical price: $110–245
    11 weekly nonstop flights
    EWR, LGA - IAH Every day
    84 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, LGA - IAH Every day
  • Frontier
    from $128
    Typical price: $155–365
    66 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK, LGA - IAH Every day

Popular airports near New York

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
    New York United States 39 min 12 mi
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
    New York United States 25 min 8 mi
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
    Newark United States 29 min 8 mi
  • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
    Boston United States 3 hr 40 min 192 mi

Popular airports near Houston

  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
    Houston United States 22 min 16 mi
  • William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
    Houston United States 23 min 9 mi
  • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
    Dallas United States 3 hr 51 min 237 mi
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
    Austin United States 2 hr 26 min 140 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to Houston

The cheapest flights from New York to Houston are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $95 to $200.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with Spirit from $72. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spirit from $36.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from New York to Houston is $197, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 11.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from New York to Houston is $197, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 28.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from New York to Houston is $197, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 28.
  • The cheapest American flight from New York to Houston is $217, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 11.
  • The cheapest Spirit flight from New York to Houston is $72, flying from Feb 20 to Feb 26.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from New York to Houston is $128, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 28.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Houston starts at $72 from Fri, Feb 20 to Thu, Feb 26. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $36 and departs on Wed, Feb 18.
3 hr 53 min is the shortest flight time from New York to Houston.
Most visitors explore Houston May–Aug when the days are hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) tend to be mild. Local events include the Martin Luther King, Jr., Grande Parade (Jan) and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (Mar).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from New York to Houston.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from New York to Houston really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from New York to Houston.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 120 nonstop flights and 1,641 connecting flights per week. United flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 1,857 connecting flights per week. American flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .

Other popular airlines flying from New York to Houston are:
  • Delta offers 32 nonstop flights and 1,477 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
  • Southwest offers 26 nonstop flights and 1,000 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) .
  • Spirit offers 11 nonstop flights and 84 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
  • Frontier offers 66 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between New York and Houston.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with Spirit from $72. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spirit from $36.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from New York to Houston is $197, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 11.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from New York to Houston is $197, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 28.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from New York to Houston is $197, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 28.
  • The cheapest American flight from New York to Houston is $217, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 11.
  • The cheapest Spirit flight from New York to Houston is $72, flying from Feb 20 to Feb 26.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from New York to Houston is $128, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 28.
United, Spirit, Delta and Southwest fly direct from New York to Houston.
  • There are 120 United direct flights from New York to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 32 Delta direct flights from New York to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 26 Southwest direct flights from New York to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 11 Spirit direct flights from New York to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Houston at price $148 is offered by Spirit from Thu, Feb 5 to Mon, Feb 9.
United, Spirit, Delta and Southwest fly direct from New York to Houston.
  • There are 120 United direct flights from New York to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 32 Delta direct flights from New York to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 26 Southwest direct flights from New York to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 11 Spirit direct flights from New York to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from New York to Houston on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between New York and Houston start at $72 from Fri, Feb 20 to Thu, Feb 26 with Spirit.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from New York to Houston, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between New York and Houston start at $578 from Sat, Mar 7 to Fri, Mar 13 with American.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New York and Houston start at $72 from Fri, Feb 20 to Thu, Feb 26.
To book business class trips from New York to Houston, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between New York and Houston starts at $148 from Thu, Feb 5 to Mon, Feb 9 with Spirit.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Houston at price $148 is offered by Spirit from Thu, Feb 5 to Mon, Feb 9.
To find last-minute flight deals from New York to Houston, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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