Flying from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU): what you need to know
Houston is one hour behind New York and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your JFK to HOU flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Houston Hobby Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between JFK and HOU include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Nashville Airport
New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Currently, R 2,375 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Houston Hobby Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 4,750. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from JFK to HOU if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Houston Hobby Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across each month and land a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from JFK to HOU by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Houston Hobby Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Of all flights leaving New York John F. Kennedy Airport, 73% touch down on time at their destination.
New York John F. Kennedy Airport is about 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near JFK. Whether you're boarding an early flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Houston Hobby Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
If you're coming in on a late New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Houston Hobby Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near HOU:
Follow your own route with a Houston Hobby Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Easirent, Dollar or Thrifty and find adventure across Houston and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Houston Hobby Airport around four weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
July is the most popular month for flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Houston Hobby Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Houston in March.
When reserving your flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Houston Hobby Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Houston, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JFK to HOU in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
San Antonio is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Houston. Around 306 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza.
Around 370 kilometres north of Houston, Dallas is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Meyerson Symphony Centre, Winspear Opera House and Dallas Museum of Art.