Cheap flights from Houston to New York

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Cheapest round-trip flights $127
Spirit Nonstop 4 hr Sat, May 30 — Sun, May 31
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to New York is currently $127
Cheapest one-way flight $55
Spirit Nonstop 4 hr Wed, May 13
The cheapest one-way flight from Houston to New York is currently $55
Last-minute weekend getaway $251
American 1 stop 6 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Sun, Apr 26
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Houston to New York is currently $251
Cheapest business class flights $458
Frontier 1 stop 7 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Mon, Jun 8
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Houston to New York is currently $458
Fastest flight 3 hr 20 min The fastest nonstop flight from Houston to New York takes 3 hr 20 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 Houston to New York is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $95–240
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $145–260

Popular airlines from Houston to New York

  • United
    Nonstop
    from $227
    Typical price: $210–390
    115 weekly nonstop flights
    IAH - EWR, LGA Every day
    1367 weekly connecting flights
    IAH - EWR, LGA Every day
  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $237
    Typical price: $225–500
    33 weekly nonstop flights
    IAH - JFK, LGA Every day
    1801 weekly connecting flights
    HOU, IAH - EWR, JFK, LGA Every day
  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $237
    Typical price: $235–440
    27 weekly nonstop flights
    HOU - LGA Every day
    1091 weekly connecting flights
    HOU - LGA Every day
  • American
    from $251
    Typical price: $225–460
    1685 weekly connecting flights
    HOU, IAH - EWR, JFK, LGA Every day
  • Spirit
    Nonstop
    from $127
    Typical price: $115–255
    13 weekly nonstop flights
    IAH - EWR, LGA Every day
    44 weekly connecting flights
    IAH - EWR, LGA Every day
  • Frontier
    from $160
    Typical price: $180–380
    63 weekly connecting flights
    IAH - EWR, JFK, LGA Every day

Popular airports near Houston

  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
    Houston United States 22 min 16 mi
  • William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
    Houston United States 22 min 9 mi
  • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
    Dallas United States 3 hr 53 min 237 mi
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
    Austin United States 2 hr 27 min 140 mi

Popular airports near New York

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
    New York United States 38 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
  • New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)
    Newburgh United States 1 hr 28 min 55 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Houston to New York

The cheapest flights from Houston to New York are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $95 to $240.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to New York recently found on Google Flights was with Spirit from $127. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spirit from $55.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Houston to New York is $227, flying from May 29 to May 31.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to New York is $237, flying from May 8 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to New York is $237, flying from May 7 to May 11.
  • The cheapest American flight from Houston to New York is $251, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 26.
  • The cheapest Spirit flight from Houston to New York is $127, flying from May 30 to May 31.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to New York is $160, flying from May 21 to May 24.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to New York starts at $127 from Sat, May 30 to Sun, May 31. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $55 and departs on Wed, May 13.
3 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Houston to New York.
NYC is a year-round destination, with iconic events like U.S. Open tennis (Aug–Sep) and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (Nov). Spring and fall have mild weather and strong performing-arts seasons. In summer, there's free, outdoor cultural events. On summer weekends, many New Yorkers leave town, making it a good time to score reservations at popular restaurants. Dec brings the Rockefeller Center tree lighting (varies, Nov/Dec) and Times Square's New Year's Eve party (Dec 31). Jan–Mar is cold, with an easier chance of getting Broadway tickets.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Houston to New York.
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 Houston to New York 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 Houston to New York.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 115 nonstop flights and 1,367 connecting flights per week. United flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .

In terms of flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 33 nonstop flights and 1,801 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Houston to New York are:
  • Southwest offers 27 nonstop flights and 1,091 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .
  • American offers 1,685 connecting flights per week. American flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .
  • Spirit offers 13 nonstop flights and 44 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .
  • Frontier offers 63 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Houston and New York.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to New York recently found on Google Flights was with Spirit from $127. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spirit from $55.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Houston to New York is $227, flying from May 29 to May 31.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to New York is $237, flying from May 8 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to New York is $237, flying from May 7 to May 11.
  • The cheapest American flight from Houston to New York is $251, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 26.
  • The cheapest Spirit flight from Houston to New York is $127, flying from May 30 to May 31.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to New York is $160, flying from May 21 to May 24.
Southwest, United, Spirit and Delta fly direct from Houston to New York.
  • There are 115 United direct flights from Houston to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 33 Delta direct flights from Houston to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 27 Southwest direct flights from Houston to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 13 Spirit direct flights from Houston to New York 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 Houston and New York at price $251 is offered by American from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26.
Southwest, United, Spirit and Delta fly direct from Houston to New York.
  • There are 115 United direct flights from Houston to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 33 Delta direct flights from Houston to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 27 Southwest direct flights from Houston to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 13 Spirit direct flights from Houston to New York 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 Houston to New York on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Houston and New York start at $127 from Sat, May 30 to Sun, May 31 with Spirit.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Houston to New York, 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 Houston and New York start at $458 from Sat, Jun 6 to Mon, Jun 8 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Houston and New York start at $127 from Sat, May 30 to Sun, May 31.
To book business class trips from Houston to New York, 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 Houston and New York starts at $251 from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26 with American.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and New York at price $251 is offered by American from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26.
To find last-minute flight deals from Houston to New York, 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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