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Houston.$269 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Sep, returning Tue, 16 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 11 Sep, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 16 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $269, select.
Houston.$269 per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 Oct, returning Sat, 25 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 11 Oct, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 25 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $269, select.
Houston.$269 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Jan, returning Mon, 12 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 6 Jan, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 12 Jan, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $269, select.
Houston.$271 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Dec, returning Mon, 8 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 3 Dec, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 8 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $271, select.
Houston.$271 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Nov, returning Sat, 15 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 13 Nov, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 15 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $271, select.
Houston.$284 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Aug, returning Mon, 8 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 28 Aug, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 8 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $284, select.
Houston.$284 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Oct, returning Sat, 8 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 18 Oct, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 8 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $284, select.
Houston.$296 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Aug, returning Wed, 20 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 19 Aug, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $296, select.

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New York John F. Kennedy to Houston George Bush Intercntl.: Alternative routes

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New York to Houston: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$269
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time4 hrs, 2 mins
Most popular airlineDelta
Average flights per week15

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Houston George Bush Intercntl.: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Houston George Bush Intercntl. is $269. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 2 minutes is the average flight time from New York John F. Kennedy to Houston George Bush Intercntl..
Delta and Virgin Atlantic fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Houston George Bush Intercntl..
As of July 2025, there are 15 flights per week flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Houston George Bush Intercntl..
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Houston George Bush Intercntl. is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport on Tuesday, 6 January 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 2 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Houston George Bush Intercntl. but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Houston is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Delta offers the cheapest flight tickets to Houston George Bush Intercntl..

Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): what you need to know

  • Around 4 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

  • The timezone in Houston is UTC-5, which is one hour behind New York.

  • Flights from JFK to IAH start at 06:00 — the first with JetBlue Airways. The last departure is at 14:50 with JetBlue Airways. Overall, there are six weekly John F. Kennedy International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flights.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your JFK to IAH flight.

  • During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.

  • JetBlue Airways is your ticket to exploring Houston (and maybe even some other great corners of United States!). Browse the direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport offered by this airline.

  • Most travellers choose to fly with JetBlue Airways on this route.

  • JetBlue Airways is the most punctual carrier that operates JFK to IAH flights.

  • If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. These are the top stopovers between JFK and IAH:

    • Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    • Pittsburgh International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

  • Currently, $134 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $269. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from JFK to IAH, book your journey six months before your departure.

  • Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.

  • Finding cheap flights from JFK to IAH is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.

  • Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.

  • Of the departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% touch down on time at their destination.

  • To reach John F. Kennedy International Airport from central New York, it'll take around 50 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Taking an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to JFK:

Arriving at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Getting from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston

  • You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.

  • From George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.

  • It'll take around 50 minutes to get there by public transport.

When to fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Houston in February.

  • The warmest month in Houston is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Lock in your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • Search for cheap tickets from JFK to IAH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.

Explore more of United States

  • San Antonio is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Houston. Around 306 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.

  • If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in United States, head for Dallas, about 370 kilometres north of Houston. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art are the start of reasons to visit.

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