Cheapest airlines flights from New York to Houston

You can pick from 4 carriers that fly from New York to Houston including United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines, with Spirit Airlines serving cheapest ticket on this route.

Search for direct flights from New York to Houston in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$50, and round-trip direct flights start at US$88.

Displayed flight fares from New York to Houston are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

New York to Houston Flight Details

The distance between New York and Houston is about 2,286.42 km. The average flying time from New York to Houston is around 4 hours 26 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$47
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$88
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance2,286.42 km
Average flight time4 hours 26 minutes
Popular airlineUnited Airlines

When is the cheapest time to book flights from New York to Houston?

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Houston: Jan 18 to Jan 25 — one-way prices start at US$46.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Houston (NYC-HOU)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$47 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. EWR to IAH on Wed, Jan 21), while Spirit Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$88 departing on Fri, Jan 9 and returning on Fri, Jan 16.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from New York to Houston with the following airlines, including: United Airlines Delta Air Lines Spirit Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 4 hours 26 minutes to fly from New York to Houston.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from New York to Houston is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 172 flight per week flying from New York to Houston. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA2371 (08:29) Delta Air Lines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- DL1058 (08:47)
  • To find best deals on flights from New York to Houston, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Jan 21, with one-way flights priced at just US$47.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Spirit Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Houston travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from New York to Houston is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from New York to Houston on December 31, 2025 with Spirit Airlines, with prices starting at US$115.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Houston, with LaGuardia Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (LGA-IAH) is by far the most common option on this route: William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
  • The time difference between Houston and New York is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.