{ "response": { "Key": "IAH-NYC", "orig": { "code": "IAH", "type": "airport", "city": "Houston", "fullCity": "Houston, Texas", "airport": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "NYC", "type": "airport", "city": "New York City", "fullCity": "New York City, New York", "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Houston to New York City?", "answer": "The flight from Houston to New York City is about 1,420 miles and typically takes around 3 hours and 38 minutes nonstop. The return leg averages 3 hours and 53 minutes, making the westbound trip about 15 minutes longer due to prevailing winds.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Houston to New York City?", "answer": "Yes, there are plenty of non-stop flights from Houston (IAH) to New York City. United operates daily non-stops to both Newark (EWR) and LaGuardia (LGA), with up to 212 and 142 weekly flights respectively — service runs every day of the week. Delta also flies daily non-stop to both LaGuardia and JFK, and JetBlue offers daily non-stop service to JFK.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in New York City?", "answer": "Since NYC is a metro area, flights from Houston (IAH) typically arrive at LaGuardia Airport (LGA). From LGA, you can reach the city center via taxi, ride-share (Uber, Lyft), rental car, shuttle, or public bus connections to the subway and commuter rail. Taxis and ride-shares are the fastest and most convenient, with a typical drive to Midtown Manhattan taking 30–60 minutes. Public transit is the most used overall, involving a free bus to the subway, but it takes longer. Rental cars are available off-airport via shuttle, though driving in the city is often slower.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://laguardiaairport.com/transportation", "title": "Transportation Options - LGA LaGuardia Airport", "favicon": "https://laguardiaairport.com/images/shared/favicon/lga_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-02-19T01:05:56Z" }, { "url": "https://laguardiaairport.com/flights/connections-guide/travel-between-airports", "title": "Transferring Between Airports Guide - LGA LaGuardia Airport", "favicon": "https://laguardiaairport.com/images/shared/favicon/lga_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-02-17T19:35:41Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaGuardia%20Airport", "title": "LaGuardia Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-29T22:41:56Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_accidents_and_incidents_at_LaGuardia_Airport", "title": "List of accidents and incidents at LaGuardia Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-14T16:18:19Z" }, { "url": "https://www.panynj.gov/port-authority/en/press-room/press-release-archives/2026-press-releases/the-port-authority-and-laguardia-gateway-partners--developer-and.html", "title": "THE PORT AUTHORITY AND LAGUARDIA GATEWAY PARTNERS, DEVELOPER AND OPERATOR OF LAGUARDIA AIRPORT’S TERMINAL B, ANNOUNCE PROJECT TO EXPAND CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ELECTRIC GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT", "time_published": "2026-05-13T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to New York City?", "answer": "Average fares from Houston to New York City bottom out around $231 in late January, making that the cheapest stretch to fly. The cheapest months overall are January ($240), February ($253), and March ($283), while the most expensive period is late December at $361 on average.", "methodology": "Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.", "toolsUsed": [ "seasonal_prices" ] }, "q5": { "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Houston to New York City?", "answer": "For flights from Houston to New York City, the best time to book is roughly 5 to 8 weeks before departure, with the lowest average fares around $197 when booking about 40 days out. Booking much earlier or later than that window tends to cost more, with last-minute tickets averaging about $320. For summer or holiday periods, demand is higher, so you should generally book on the earlier end of that range or even a bit further ahead to lock in reasonable prices.", "methodology": "Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.", "toolsUsed": [ "booking_timing" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Houston to New York City?", "answer": "No overnight (red-eye) flights are available from Houston (IAH) to New York City — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with an overnight long leg operate on this route.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Houston to New York City?", "answer": "United Airlines operates the most frequent nonstop service from Houston (IAH) to New York City, with 212 weekly flights to Newark (EWR) and 142 weekly flights to LaGuardia (LGA). Delta Air Lines flies nonstop to LaGuardia 63 times a week and to JFK 7 times a week, while JetBlue offers 13 weekly nonstop flights to JFK. No per-carrier median fares are available for this route.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Houston and New York City?", "answer": "Common layover cities between Houston and New York City include Atlanta, Charlotte, and Dallas, which keep total travel time competitive. Atlanta offers the most frequent connections and efficient transfers through the world’s busiest airport. Charlotte provides a compact, easy-to-navigate terminal with quick connection times. Dallas serves as a major hub with broad domestic connections, often keeping layovers short. Visa-free transit is irrelevant as both cities are in the U.S." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Houston to New York City?", "answer": "On the Houston (IAH) to New York City route, Delta shows an 81% on-time departure rate and a 1% cancellation rate, while JetBlue has a 64% on-time departure rate and a 1% cancellation rate.", "methodology": "On-time arrival and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; a flight counts as on time when it arrives within 15 minutes of schedule. Carriers are ranked by arrival on-time rate on this route, and the carrier list itself comes from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI).", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to New York City?", "answer": "April through June and September through October offer pleasant temperatures and fewer crowds than summer and winter holidays." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Houston to New York City?", "answer": "For this domestic flight, you need a Real ID or passport, a payment method for baggage, and any required health documents." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in New York City?", "answer": "John F. Kennedy International is the primary international gateway with the most global connections. LaGuardia is closer to Manhattan and serves mainly domestic flights. Newark Liberty is in New Jersey but offers international and domestic service and can be convenient for Midtown." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to George Bush Intercontinental Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Houston, the cheapest option to IAH is the METRO 102 Bush IAH Express bus, which takes about 50–70 minutes. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft, along with taxis, offer door-to-terminal convenience in 25–40 minutes and are the most popular choice. Shared shuttle vans provide a middle ground in cost and time. Driving yourself and parking at the airport is also an option, with various on-site lots and garages available.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah", "title": "IAH Houston Airport | George Bush Intercontinental", "time_published": "2026-06-23T05:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/ground-transportation/", "title": "Ground Transportation | Airport Taxi, Uber, Lyft, Shuttle & Rent Car Houston", "time_published": "2026-01-23T19:44:20Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George%20Bush%20Intercontinental%20Airport", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T12:20:43Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/?diff=597698305", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport: Difference between revisions - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2014-03-01T18:21:06Z" }, { "url": "https://faa.gov/regulations_policies/orders_notices/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/1023367", "title": "Notice JO 7110.659 - Non-Intersecting Converging Runway Operations for George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport Traffic Control Tower and Houston Intercontinental Terminal Radar Approach Control (", "time_published": "2026-04-10T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at New York City airport?", "answer": "LaGuardia Airport does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods directly inside the terminals. Several nearby hotels offer free shuttle service to and from the airport, with pick-up areas located outside each terminal; options include the New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott, Aloft New York LaGuardia Airport, and Hampton Inn New York – LaGuardia Airport. All are just minutes away and provide comfortable overnight accommodations.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/new-york-city-laguardia-airport-guide.htm", "title": "New York City LaGuardia Airport Guide (LGA) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-05-29T21:48:03Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaGuardia%20Airport", "title": "LaGuardia Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-29T22:41:56Z" }, { "url": "https://marriott.com/en-us/hotels/lgaap-new-york-laguardia-airport-marriott/own", "title": "New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott", "time_published": "2026-04-08T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://laguardiaairport.com/explore-lga/hotels", "title": "Hotels - LGA LaGuardia Airport", "favicon": "https://laguardiaairport.com/images/shared/favicon/lga_favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/usa/new-york/new-york-city/activities/manhattan_to_lga_one_way_shared_departure_transfer-XOEZU5?property=NYCWS", "title": "Manhattan to LGA: One Way Shared Departure Transfer", "time_published": "2026-01-04T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/lgaal-aloft-new-york-laguardia-airport/overview/", "title": "Aloft New York LaGuardia Airport - Hotel with Free Airport Shuttle", "time_published": "2024-10-11T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at John F Kennedy Intl Airport?", "answer": "LaGuardia Airport (LGA) offers currency exchange, prayer and meditation rooms, and free Wi‑Fi. Currency exchange is available in the terminals, though exact locations vary; prayer and meditation rooms can be found using the airport's interactive map or by asking at an information center. Free Wi‑Fi is provided airport‑wide — just select the “_Free LGA WiFi” network.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.laguardiaairport.com/", "title": "LaGuardia Airport - LGA LaGuardia Airport", "favicon": "https://www.laguardiaairport.com/images/shared/favicon/lga_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-02-19T20:00:12Z" }, { "url": "https://laguardiaairport.com/explore-lga/services", "title": "Services and Amenities - LGA LaGuardia Airport", "favicon": "https://laguardiaairport.com/images/shared/favicon/lga_favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaGuardia%20Airport", "title": "LaGuardia Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-29T22:41:56Z" }, { "url": "https://portfolio.panynj.gov/2020/06/13/lgas-new-terminal-b-is-open-for-business/", "title": "LGA’s New Terminal B is Open for Business |", "time_published": "2020-06-13T15:07:31Z" }, { "url": "http://portfolio.panynj.gov/2015/05/26/vintage-laguardia-airport/1-lga-2/", "title": "Share this:", "favicon": "https://s0.wp.com/i/webclip.png?m=1713868326i", "time_published": "2015-05-26T19:00:13Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Houston to New York City?", "answer": "Nonstop flights from Houston (IAH) to New York City (NYC) are most commonly operated with Boeing 737 MAX 8 and Boeing 737-800 aircraft, flown by Southwest and United. JetBlue also serves the route nonstop using Airbus A220-200 and A320-100 jets, though these appear less frequently. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, and Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on this route.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Houston to New York City?", "answer": "On nonstop flights from Houston (IAH) to New York City, United Airlines (a Star Alliance member) serves both Newark and LaGuardia, Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) serves LaGuardia and JFK, and JetBlue — which belongs to no major alliance — serves JFK. Oneworld has no nonstop presence on this route, though it and other alliances may offer connecting itineraries.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Houston?", "answer": "When departing from Houston (IAH), you'll find several well-regarded lounges across Terminals C and D. United Club locations in Terminal C offer a familiar retreat for United travelers, accessible with a United Club membership, premium cabin ticket, or Star Alliance Gold status, and feature complimentary snacks, drinks, and Wi-Fi. In Terminal D, the American Express Centurion Lounge provides an elevated experience with chef-curated meals, craft cocktails, and a wine bar, available to Platinum Card® and Centurion® Members. Also in Terminal D, the Air France Lounge and adjoining KLM Crown Lounge welcome eligible business-class passengers and SkyTeam Elite Plus members, with the KLM lounge notably offering a restaurant voucher, sleep pods, and a spa.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah", "title": "IAH Houston Airport | George Bush Intercontinental", "time_published": "2026-06-23T05:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-xb/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/IAH", "title": "American Express Lounges at George Bush Intercontinental Airport | Amex XB", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/delta-reserve/IAH", "title": "American Express Lounges at George Bush Intercontinental Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/george-bush-intercontinental/iah7-air-france-lounge", "title": "Air France Lounge IAH AIRPORT Terminal D George Bush Intercontinental | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/lounges/usa/houston-tx-george-bush-intercontinental/iahm-united-club", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport - Houston IAH Lounges - IAH Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Houston to New York City?", "answer": "Baggage allowance on domestic flights from Houston to New York City depends on the airline and fare type. Basic economy typically does not include a checked bag, while standard economy may offer one for a fee. Carry‑on bags are generally included with most fares, except for some basic economy tickets on certain airlines." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Houston to New York City?", "answer": "Flights from Houston to New York City typically offer Economy and often lie‑flat Business class on premium transcon routes, with Premium Economy available on select flights." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets often allow same-day changes or standby, while basic economy typically restricts them." } } } }