New York to Houston (JFK–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
JFK–IAH is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,415 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue Also: AT, FI, JL, JU, QR, SQ, TP | 14 | 320, BCS3 | 3h26-3h46 | – | AT, FI, JL, JU, QR, SQ, TP | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: LY, VS | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | LY, VS | |
| TK Turkish Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Houston from New York
| Metric | JFK→IAH | LGA→IAH | TEB→IAH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 11 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 10 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 59 | 228 | 2 |
| Flight time | 3h 50m | 3h 17m | 3h 1m |
| Departure OTP | 51% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · IAH: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
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.
No direct rail from IAH. The METRO bus 102 (IAH Express) runs to downtown Houston's transit center (60–90 min, $1.25). Taxis to downtown Houston cost $50–70. Ride-hails pick up at the designated Rideshare zones outside baggage claim on the lower level.IAH has five terminals (A–E) connected by an underground tunnel with trams. Terminal D handles international arrivals. Rental car agencies are in a consolidated facility adjacent to Terminal C; a free IAH Connector bus runs between terminals and the rental car center. The Galleria / Uptown area costs $35–50 by ride-hail.
Humid subtropical climate. Hot, humid, and wet for much of the year. Summers are brutal (33–38°C) with high humidity and near-daily afternoon thunderstorms. Severe storms with hail and high winds regularly cause ground stops from April through September. Houston's flooding risk is significant. Heavy rain events, including tropical system remnants, have flooded airport roads, cutting off surface access even when the airport itself remains operational.
Winters are mild (5–18°C) with occasional ice storms. These are rare but highly disruptive when they occur. Hurricane season (June–November) requires monitoring for Gulf storms. October through March has the best flying weather.
JFK–IAH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to IAH
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Turkish Airlines. With 59 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JFK to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to IAH is about 3 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,415 miles (2,278 km). There are approximately 59 weekly flights outbound and 67 return, totaling 126 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via LaGuardia, Louis Armstrong New Orleans and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).