Houston to New York Flight Time & Schedules

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What Is the Flight Duration from Houston to New York?

A nonstop flight from Houston to New York usually takes around 3 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes. The scheduled duration depends on the departure airport, arrival airport, airline and flight time.

New York-area arrivals include John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia and Newark Liberty airports. One-stop journeys generally take around 4 hours 45 minutes to 8 hours or longer.

What Is the Usual Flight Time from Houston to New York?

Most nonstop journeys between Houston and the New York area take approximately 3 hours 35 minutes. Published times include taxiing before takeoff and after landing, so the actual time spent in the air may be shorter.

The flight distance ranges from approximately 1,397 to 1,425 miles, or around 2,248 to 2,293 kilometers, depending on the airport combination.

Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to the three main New York-area airports usually take around 3 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes.

Depending on the selected route, passengers may land at John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia or Newark Liberty airport. This departure airport generally provides the widest selection of airlines and arrival options.

A nonstop flight from William P. Hobby Airport to LaGuardia Airport normally takes around 3 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours 25 minutes.

Southwest Airlines serves the HOU–LGA route directly. Passengers travelling from Hobby Airport to JFK or Newark usually need a connecting flight.

Houston to New York Journey Times by Airport

Departure Airport	Arrival Airport	Route Code	Estimated Journey Time
George Bush Intercontinental Airport	John F. Kennedy International Airport	IAH–JFK	Approximately 3 hrs 35 mins–3 hrs 45 mins nonstop
George Bush Intercontinental Airport	LaGuardia Airport	IAH–LGA	Approximately 3 hrs 30 mins–3 hrs 45 mins nonstop
George Bush Intercontinental Airport	Newark Liberty International Airport	IAH–EWR	Approximately 3 hrs 35 mins–3 hrs 45 mins nonstop
William P. Hobby Airport	LaGuardia Airport	HOU–LGA	Approximately 3 hrs 20 mins–3 hrs 25 mins nonstop
Either Houston airport	New York-area airports	IAH/HOU–NYC	Approximately 4 hrs 45 mins–8+ hrs with one connection

Airlines Flying Directly from Houston to New York

United Airlines

Delta Air Lines

JetBlue

Is There a Time Difference Between Houston and New York?

New York is one hour ahead of Houston. Houston follows Central Time, while New York observes Eastern Time.

For example, when it is 9:00 AM in Houston, it is 10:00 AM in New York. Both cities change their clocks for daylight saving time on the same schedule, so the one-hour difference normally remains throughout the year.

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