New York to Houston (LGA–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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LGA–IAH is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,415 miles in approximately 3h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 94 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: NZ, VA | 85 | 738, 7M8, B38M | 3h44-4h38 | Star Alliance | NZ, VA | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM, KQ, WS | 28 | 223, BCS1, BCS3 | 3h58-4h41 | SkyTeam | AM, KQ, WS | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 4 | 321, 32Q | 3h59-4h02 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Houston from New York
| Metric | LGA→IAH | JFK→IAH | TEB→IAH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LGA | – | 11 mi | 11 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 10 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 208 | 27 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 44m | 4h 6m | 3h 11m |
| Departure OTP | 69% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LGA: EDT · IAH: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
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.
LGA–IAH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
LaGuardia to Houston IAH: United's New York-Texas Corridor
LGA-IAH is a United Airlines route connecting midtown Manhattan's closest airport to United's second-largest hub. United runs 5 to 7 daily nonstops with block times of 3 hours 50 to 4 hours 10 minutes southbound. The route falls within LaGuardia's 1,500-mile perimeter rule at 1,420 miles. Equipment is typically 737-800 or 737 MAX 9 in domestic two-class configuration. The passenger base includes New York energy sector professionals traveling to Houston's oil and gas corridor, connecting passengers using IAH as a gateway, and point-to-point business and leisure travelers.
Houston IAH Hub Connectivity
George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is United's primary hub for Latin America and a major gateway to Asia and Europe. Passengers from LaGuardia connect at IAH to Cancun, Mexico City, Bogota, Lima, Tokyo Narita, and London Heathrow on single-ticket United itineraries. Terminal C and the new Terminal C North at IAH handle most United domestic arrivals. International departures leave from Terminal D and E. The Skyway train connects all terminals airside. The competing route is Southwest's LGA to Houston Hobby (HOU), which serves the point-to-point market with Hobby's closer proximity to downtown Houston and the Texas Medical Center. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown, reachable by the 102 bus or rideshare in 35 to 55 minutes.