New York to Houston (JFK–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

JFK Airport Page →
1,427 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 39 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MSY New Orleans 5h 25m AFB6DL → WN New Orleans (MSY) to Houston flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 29m AFAMB6 → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Houston flights
BNA Nashville 5h 30m AAB6DL → WN Nashville (BNA) to Houston flights
CMH Columbus 5h 39m AACXDL → WN Columbus (CMH) to Houston flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 5h 51m AAAFAM → JREWN Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Houston flights
AUS Austin 5h 55m AAAFAM → EJALXJWN Austin (AUS) to Houston flights
PIT Pittsburgh 6h 4m AAAMAY → WN Pittsburgh (PIT) to Houston flights
DCA Washington 6h 6m AAAFAM → WN Washington (DCA) to Houston flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 11m AAAMAT → AABAFJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston flights
TPA Tampa 6h 13m AFATB6 → EJMWN Tampa (TPA) to Houston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Houston
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,427 mi 3h 5m nonstop -1h behind

JFK–HOU has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
MSY ~5h 25m ATL ~5h 29m BNA ~5h 30m CMH ~5h 39m RDU ~5h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,536
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
JFK → HOU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
HOU → JFK
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays → HOU delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from New York

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric JFK→HOU LGA→HOU TEB→HOU
Distance from JFK – 11 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 20
Weekly flights – 51 2
Flight time 3h 5m 3h 34m 3h 11m
Departure OTP 100% – –
New York (LGA) to Houston flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Houston flights · Newark (EWR) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of JFK with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Houston is 1 hour behind New York.
JFK: EDT · HOU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,427 mi / 2,296 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 5m gate to gate.
Getting to JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

Facts

JFK–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,427 mi / 2,296 km
Flight time3h 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take about 3h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 1,427 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Louis Armstrong New Orleans, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Nashville.
Houston is 1 hour behind New York.
Yes, return flights from HOU to JFK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGA, TEB and EWR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from JFK to HOU

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

JFK to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to HOU is about 3 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,427 miles (2,296 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Louis Armstrong New Orleans, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).