Cheap Flights from New York to Houston
Cheap Flights from New York to Houston
Looking for cheap flights from New York to Houston? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from New York to Houston vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 8,500–20,700 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from New York to Houston for specific travel dates.
2026-12-12
EWR - HOU
Economy | 1 Stop
From 8,500 Pts + $11.2
2026-11-19
LGA - HOU
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-11
JFK - HOU
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 17,400 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-19
LGA - HOU
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 17,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-12-12
LGA - HOU
First | 2 Stops
From 18,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-06
LGA - HOU
Economy | 1 Stop
From 20,700 Pts + $5.6
New York to Houston flight facts
Distance
1,421 mi
2,287 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 3h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−1h
Houston is 1 hour behind New York.
Airports in New York
EWR · Newark Liberty Intl
JFK · John F Kennedy Intl
LGA · La Guardia
Airports in Houston
HOU · William P Hobby
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights New York - Houston · Houston is 24 mi from Houston
Flights Philadelphia - Houston · Philadelphia is 89 mi from New York
Flights New York - Austin · Austin is 148 mi from Houston
Flights New York - Waco · Waco is 179 mi from Houston
Flights Baltimore - Houston · Baltimore is 179 mi from New York
Premium cabin flights from New York to Houston
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
JFK - HOU
First | 1 Stop
From 30,500 Pts + $11.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
JFK - HOU
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-19
JFK - HOU
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 39,200 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-10
LGA - HOU
First | 2 Stops | 5 left
From 45,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-11
JFK - HOU
First | 2 Stops | 6 left
From 45,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-12
LGA - HOU
First | 2 Stops | 5 left
From 45,000 Pts + $25.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Houston, TX (USA)
JW Marriott Houston Downtown
From Pts or $201
Houston, TX (USA)
The Westin Oaks Houston at the Galleria
From Pts or $189
Houston, TX (USA)
The Westin Galleria Houston
From Pts or $216
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from New York to Houston depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from New York to Houston.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from New York to Houston.
New York and Houston are about 1,421 miles (2,287 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,421-mile straight-line distance takes about 3h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Houston is 1 hour behind New York.
Departures from New York: Newark Liberty Intl (EWR), John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), La Guardia (LGA). Arrivals in Houston: William P Hobby (HOU).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Houston, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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