New York to Houston flights
about 5 flights a week across 7 operators. Below: the aircraft mix, and what the safety record and the turbulence model say for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from New York to Houston take?
Flight time from New York (LGA) to Houston (IAH) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from New York to Houston?
Airline availability for LGA to IAH changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from New York to Houston?
Direct (nonstop) availability on LGA to IAH varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence involving any operator on this pair in the last 90 days.
- United Airlines40
- Delta Air Lines40
- American Airlines40
- Republic AirlinesNo data
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 8 sightings | No recorded events |
| Delta Air Lines | 5 sightings | No recorded events |
| Republic Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| American Airlines | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Flight patterns on LGA → IAH
We observed 58 flights on this route over the last 90 days (about 4.5 per week) across 7 airlines.
Departures cluster around 10:00–11:00 UTC, 16:00–17:00 UTC, 11:00–12:00 UTC, busiest on Sunday and Saturday.
On-time performance: 52.4% of departures left within 15 minutes of schedule (average delay 15.5 min, based on 21 timed flights).
Historically, 77.7% of flights on LGA → IAH arrived within 15 minutes of schedule (average arrival delay 4.7 min; 2.2% cancelled), across 85,144 flights from 1987–2025. Source: U.S. DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS).
In 2025, 1,097,390 passengers flew between IAH and LGA (both directions) on 8,625 flights, led by UA. Source: U.S. DOT BTS T-100. US air traffic.
Carrier on-time performance (last 12 months)
| Carrier | On-time % | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 73.4% | 22.7 min | 4,644 |
| Delta Air Lines | 74.9% | 23.7 min | 2,555 |
| Spirit Airlines | 70.6% | 22.7 min | 625 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 82.3% | 7.9 min | 62 |
On-time = arrival within 15 minutes of schedule, per U.S. DOT definitions. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (public domain). Delay-cause attribution is reported by carriers since June 2003.
Planning LGA → IAH
LGA to IAH is a medium-haul route of 2,277 km (1,415 mi). See the return IAH → LGA route.
Alternative airports near New York: New York (JRA) — 12 km, New York (JRB) — 14 km, New York (JFK) — 17 km.
Alternative airports near Houston: Houston (DWH) — 22 km, Houston (IWS) — 37 km, Houston (HOU) — 38 km.