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

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1,426 mi airlines 28/wk
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WN2593
WN Southwest
B38M
6:50 AM
EDT TB
9:48 AM
CDT
3h 58m
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WN4943
WN Southwest
737
10:35 AM
EDT TB
1:35 PM
CDT
4h
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WN2923
WN Southwest
7M8
1:30 PM
EDT TB
4:25 PM
CDT
3h 55m
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WN1353
WN Southwest
73H
4:30 PM
EDT TB
7:30 PM
CDT
4h
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WN2924
WN Southwest
7M8
5:32 PM
EDT TB
8:45 PM
CDT
4h 13m
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WN1790
WN Southwest
738
5:55 AM
CDT T4
10:15 AM
EDT
3h 20m
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WN3935
WN Southwest
7M8
10:40 AM
CDT
3:00 PM
EDT
3h 20m
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WN2349
WN Southwest
737
11:10 AM
CDT T4
3:35 PM
EDT
3h 25m
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WN2469
WN Southwest
B38M
4:40 PM
CDT T4
8:45 PM
EDT
3h 5m
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WN2486
WN Southwest
73H
5:32 PM
CDT
9:42 PM
EDT
3h 10m
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New York to Houston
1 carrier, 28 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 1,426 mi 3h 55m nonstop -1h behind 108 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, 108 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore LGA Routes HOU Routes LGA Live Flights HOU Live Flights LGA Delays HOU Delays
Carriers on this route

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 28 737, 73H, 7M8, B38M 3h55-4h13 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (28 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LGA to HOU direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
108
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,863
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.
Alternatives

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 12 2
Weekly flights 28 1 1
Flight time 3h 55m 3h 17m 3h 21m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Teterboro (TEB) to Houston flights · Newark (EWR) to Houston flights · White Plains (HPN) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of LGA 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.
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 13m.
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.

Facts

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 13m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights28 out / 28 return
1-stop connections108 hubs
Origin: LGA
Full nameLaGuardia Airport
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 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 LGA to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 3h 55m to 4h 13m. The route covers 1,426 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from LGA to HOU. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, HPN, PHL, RBW, GRR, DAY, EWR, MMU, PWK, GSP, CHA, CVG, ALB, YYZ, PVD, ISM, BWI, GSO, CID, CAE, ILM, ORF, LEX, RST, BCT, CHO, CLE, TOL, TMB, IAD, SUA, BED, AGS, CLT, OPF, ACK, VRB, SYR, MKE, BOS, XNA, RAP, APF, PBI, ORD, DSM, BGR, RIL, YUL, AUS, NAS, RSW, APA, EYW, EGE, SRQ, ASE, TEX, JAC, BDA, PGA, AVL, PHX, SCF, LAS, VNY, BZN, LGB, SLC, SJC, SJU, TYS, OAK, VPS, SFO, BFI, CHS, CMH, FLL, BNA, IND, TPA, DFW, MDW, STL, MCO, ATL, PIT, DCA, DAL, MCI, MSP, MSY, JAX, OMA, MEM, DEN, OKC, MIA, LIT, BHM, TUL, SAV, RDU, PNS, SDF, ECP 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.
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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 28 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 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,426 miles (2,295 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

108 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 Teterboro (TEB), Newark (EWR) and White Plains (HPN).