Flying from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to New York: what you need to know
New York is 1 hour ahead of Houston, where William P. Hobby Airport is located. New York operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
With 20 weekly flights between the two airports, William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is the busiest route. Southwest Airlines operates the earliest flight at 05:20. If you'd like to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from HOU to LGA is with Southwest Airlines at 19:05.
To ensure you catch your flight from HOU to New York, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? Popular periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to New York are available for booking. LaGuardia Airport (LGA) will be your arrival point.
Book your seat with Southwest Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from William P. Hobby Airport to New York.
Once you've booked your flight tickets from William P. Hobby Airport to New York, get your documents in order. A passport or visa isn't necessary since you're travelling within United States. As long as you have another valid proof of identity, such as an ID card or driver's licence, you're ready to go.
The journey from central Houston to HOU takes approximately 1 hour and 42 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 22 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a handy hotel close to HOU? If you're catching an early flight from William P. Hobby Airport to New York, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to New York
ر.ق. 306 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from William P. Hobby Airport to New York. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 698. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Book 10 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from HOU to New York.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from William P. Hobby Airport to New York. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Airports in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to central New York is roughly 24 kilometres. It'll take you about 28 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 11 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from William P. Hobby Airport to New York. Book one of these accommodation options near EWR instead:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is about 48 kilometres from the centre of New York. Following your flight from William P. Hobby Airport to New York, it'll take you around 48 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The trip will take approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near JFK. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your flight from HOU to New York at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to New York
August is the busiest month to board a flight from William P. Hobby Airport to New York while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit New York, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in New York is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from William P. Hobby Airport to New York in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap flights from HOU to New York in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about New York
Once you've booked your flight from William P. Hobby Airport to New York, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring New York:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building are must-do's during your New York adventure.
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