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

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1,426 mi airlines 53/wk
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WN161
WN Southwest
B38M
6:05 AM
EDT TB
9:20 AM
CDT
4h 15m
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WN2593
WN Southwest
7M8
8:30 AM
EDT TB
11:30 AM
CDT
4h
M T W T F S S
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WN1589
WN Southwest
7S7
9:55 AM
EDT TB
1:15 PM
CDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3243
WN Southwest
7S7
10:25 AM
EDT TB
1:35 PM
CDT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4943
WN Southwest
7M8
10:40 AM
EDT TB
1:40 PM
CDT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2923
WN Southwest
7M8
1:30 PM
EDT TB
4:25 PM
CDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2372
WN Southwest
7S7
2:50 PM
EDT TB
6:05 PM
CDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2924
WN Southwest
7M8
4:25 PM
EDT TB
7:25 PM
CDT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3519
WN Southwest
7S7
6:50 PM
EDT TB
10:05 PM
CDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1790
WN Southwest
7M8
5:50 AM
CDT
10:10 AM
EDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN3204
WN Southwest
7M8
6:05 AM
CDT
10:20 AM
EDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN3979
WN Southwest
B38M
7:02 AM
CDT T4
11:14 AM
EDT
3h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4225
WN Southwest
73H
10:15 AM
CDT T3
2:35 PM
EDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2349
WN Southwest
7M8
11:05 AM
CDT
3:30 PM
EDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3149
WN Southwest
738
12:11 PM
CDT T2
4:38 PM
EDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2469
WN Southwest
7M8
3:05 PM
CDT
7:25 PM
EDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN537
WN Southwest
7S7
3:45 PM
CDT
8:00 PM
EDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2486
WN Southwest
7M8
5:30 PM
CDT
9:50 PM
EDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3789
WN Southwest
738
6:40 PM
CDT T2
10:55 PM
EDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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New York to Houston
1 carrier, 53 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 53 Flights/wk 1,426 mi 3h 55m nonstop -1h behind 74 1-stop hubs

LGA–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,426 miles in approximately 3h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 74 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LGA–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 53 7M8, 7S7, B38M 3h55-4h20 100%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (53 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LGA to HOU direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
53
Outbound / wk
53
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to HOU.
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One-Stop Connections
74
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,867
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LGA → HOU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
Return
HOU → LGA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGA delays → HOU delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from New York

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric LGA→HOU TEB→HOU EWR→HOU
Distance from LGA 11 mi 17 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 1
Weekly flights 53 2 1
Flight time 3h 55m 3h 9m 3h 25m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of LGA with service to William P. Hobby Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,426 mi / 2,295 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 55m to 4h 20m.
Getting to LGA
Until then, the M60 Select Bus Service runs from 106th Street/Broadway in Manhattan to LGA for $2.90 (MetroCard); the trip takes 45–70 minutes. Transfers from the subway at Astoria-Ditmars Blvd (N/W trains) also work via the Q70 Select Bus.Taxis from Midtown cost $30–45 plus tolls and tip. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) run $35–55. Traffic on the Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck can double travel times during rush hours; allow 90 minutes from Midtown during peaks.

LGA–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,426 mi / 2,295 km
Flight time3h 55m to 4h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights53 out / 53 return
1-stop connections74 hubs
Origin: LGA
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGA to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 3h 55m to 4h 20m. The route covers 1,426 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 53 nonstop flights per week from LGA to HOU. The return direction has about 53 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HPN, GRR, EWR, LEX, IAD, TYS, PVD, YYZ, ILM, CLT, ALB, CAE, CLE, ORF, BOS, APF, GSP, SYR, PBI, BCT, OPF, VRB, SRQ, BGR, AUS, YUL, RSW, EGE, ASE, EYW, BDA, JAC, ORD, SCF, SJU, BZN, VNY, SJC, PIT, OMA, SFO, CMH, VPS, RDU, MEM, FLL, IND, DCA, ATL, STL, MCO, BHM, BNA, DFW, MCI, MDW, JAX, SLC, ECP, CHS, TPA, DAL, MSY, OKC, MIA, LIT, MSP, SAV, DEN, TUL, PNS, SDF, NAS and JWN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 1 hour behind New York.
Yes, return flights from HOU to LGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEB, EWR and HPN. 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 LGA to HOU

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 53 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LGA to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to HOU ranges from 3 hours 55 minutes to 4 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,426 miles (2,295 km). There are approximately 53 weekly flights outbound and 53 return, totaling 106 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

74 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via HPN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), Newark (EWR) and White Plains (HPN).