New York to Houston (JFK–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
JFK–IAH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,415 miles in approximately 4h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 109 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 7 | 221 | 5h11 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 1 | – | 4h02 | Oneworld | – |
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 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 8 | 146 | 1 |
| Flight time | 4h 2m | 3h 43m | 3h 24m |
| Departure OTP | 67% | – | – |
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 American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
JFK to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to IAH ranges from 4 hours 2 minutes to 5 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,415 miles (2,278 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
109 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).