{ "response": { "Key": "HOU-EWR", "orig": { "code": "HOU", "type": "airport", "city": "Houston", "fullCity": "Houston, Texas", "airport": "William P Hobby Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "EWR", "type": "airport", "city": "Newark", "fullCity": "Newark, New Jersey", "airport": "Liberty Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Houston to Newark?", "answer": "The flight from Houston Hobby (HOU) to Newark (EWR) covers about 1,410 miles, but no nonstop service is currently scheduled, so a connection is required. With a typical layover, the total travel time is approximately 5 to 7 hours depending on routing.", "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 Newark?", "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Houston Hobby (HOU) to Newark (EWR). The shortest one-stop options connect through Dallas (DAL) on Southwest in about 5 hours 25 minutes or through Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) on American in about 5 hours 48 minutes, including a layover. Southwest via DAL is the most frequent connecting pattern on this route.", "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. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates 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; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold. 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": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule", "redeye_flights" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Newark?", "answer": "From Newark Liberty, the fastest and most-used option to Manhattan is the AirTrain to NJ Transit or Amtrak, reaching Penn Station in about 30 minutes. Taxis and ride shares like Uber and Lyft offer door-to-door convenience but are slower and costlier, while rental cars are available via the AirTrain. Express buses also serve Midtown, and a Blade helicopter provides a premium 5-minute transfer.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://newarkairport.com/transportation", "title": "Transportation Options - EWR Newark Airport", "favicon": "https://newarkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/ewr_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-01-26T21:51:22Z" }, { "url": "https://newarkairport.com/flights/connections-guide/travel-between-airports", "title": "Transferring Between Airports Guide - EWR Newark Airport", "favicon": "https://newarkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/ewr_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-01-28T18:57:23Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newark%20Liberty%20International%20Airport", "title": "Newark Liberty International Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T12:21:54Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?diff=prev&oldid=1337528333&title=Lehigh_Valley_International_Airport", "title": "Lehigh Valley International Airport: Difference between revisions", "time_published": "2026-02-10T00:46:59Z" }, { "url": "https://portfolio.panynj.gov/category/newark-liberty-international-airport/", "title": "Newark Liberty International Airport |", "time_published": "2020-09-16T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Newark?", "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Newark is late January, when average fares bottom out around $231. January, February, and March are the cheapest months overall, with averages of $240, $253, and $283 respectively, while late December is the most expensive stretch at an average of $361.", "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 Newark?", "answer": "For flights from Houston to Newark, the best fares are typically found when booking roughly 5-8 weeks before departure, with the absolute lowest price around 40 days out at about $197. Fares rise gradually if you book earlier than that, and they spike sharply to $320 for last-minute bookings. During summer and holiday peak periods, you'll want to book even further ahead, as demand pushes prices up and the optimal window shifts earlier.", "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 Newark?", "answer": "No overnight (red-eye) flights operate from Houston Hobby (HOU) to Newark (EWR) — there are no nonstop red-eyes on this route, and no connecting itineraries with a red-eye long leg were found.", "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 Newark?", "answer": "No airline offers non‑stop service from Houston Hobby (HOU) to Newark (EWR). Southwest typically connects via Dallas Love Field (DAL) with about 11 daily one‑stop itineraries, while American offers connections through Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW, around 10 daily) and Charlotte (CLT, about 6 daily). United provides one‑stop service via Chicago O'Hare (ORD) with roughly 4 daily connections, and a few additional patterns exist on Southwest through Chicago Midway (MDW) and St. Louis (STL) or on Frontier via Atlanta (ATL). Specific median fares are not available for these connecting routings.", "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" ] }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Newark?", "answer": "April to June and September to October offer mild temperatures and fewer tourists than the busy summer months." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Houston to Newark?", "answer": "For a domestic flight from Houston to Newark, bring a Real ID–compliant driver's license or passport, a payment method for baggage fees, and any required health documents." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Newark?", "answer": "Newark has one airport: Newark Liberty International Airport. It is about 15 miles from downtown Manhattan and serves as a major hub for United Airlines, offering extensive domestic and international connections." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to William P Hobby Airport from the city center?", "answer": "William P. Hobby Airport is about 7 miles from downtown Houston and is reachable by taxi, ride-share, rental car, and shared shuttles. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft are the most popular and typically fastest, with a drive time of roughly 15-25 minutes depending on traffic, and they are less expensive than a taxi. Public bus service is available but slower and more circuitous, while driving yourself offers convenient on-site parking at the airport.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/hou/ground-transportation", "title": "HOU Ground Transportation | Airport Shuttle, Taxi, Uber, Lyft & Rent Car Houston" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/hou", "title": "HOU Houston Airport | William P. Hobby", "time_published": "2026-06-09T05:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_P._Hobby_Airport", "title": "William P. Hobby Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T09:58:05Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William%20P.%20Hobby%20Airport", "title": "William P. Hobby Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-21T04:20:29Z" }, { "url": "https://faa.gov/flight_deck/hef", "title": "Manassas Regional Airport/Harry P. Davis Field (HEF) | Federal Aviation Administration", "time_published": "2026-03-10T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Newark airport?", "answer": "Newark Liberty International Airport does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods inside the terminals. The Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott is located on airport grounds and connected by a complimentary shuttle from all terminals, while several other nearby hotels also offer free shuttles within a short drive.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/newark-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Newark Airport Guide (EWR) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-08-06T08:00:34Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/ewrap-newark-liberty-international-airport-marriott/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0", "title": "Newark NJ Hotel | Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott", "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/ewrap-newark-liberty-international-airport-marriott/overview/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2&y_source=1_NjQ3NTI3LTcxNS1sb2NhdGlvbi53ZWJzaXRl", "title": "Newark NJ Hotel | Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott", "time_published": "2024-10-11T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/sleep-guide/sleeping-in-newark-airport.htm", "title": "Sleeping in Newark Airport", "time_published": "2024-09-12T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.newarkairport.com/", "title": "Newark Liberty International Airport - EWR Newark Airport", "favicon": "https://www.newarkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/ewr_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-02-04T20:34:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/ewreb-residence-inn-newark-elizabeth-liberty-international-airport/overview/", "title": "Hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport | Residence Inn Newark", "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Liberty Intl Airport?", "answer": "Newark Liberty International Airport offers currency exchange offices, prayer and meditation rooms, and free Wi‑Fi. Prayer rooms are available in each terminal, while currency exchange counters can be found in Terminals B and C. To connect to the free Wi‑Fi, select “_Free EWR WiFi” from the network list and call +1 (800) 880-4117 for support if needed.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.newarkairport.com/", "title": "Newark Liberty International Airport - EWR Newark Airport", "favicon": "https://www.newarkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/ewr_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-02-04T20:34:00Z" }, { "url": "https://newarkairport.com/at-airport/family-amenities-and-services", "title": "Airport Services and Amenities - EWR Newark Airport", "favicon": "https://newarkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/ewr_favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newark%20Liberty%20International%20Airport", "title": "Newark Liberty International Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T12:21:54Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newark%20Liberty%20International%20Airport%20Station", "title": "Newark Liberty International Airport Station", "time_published": "2026-02-08T00:20:58Z" }, { "url": "https://portfolio.panynj.gov/category/newark-liberty-international-airport/", "title": "Newark Liberty International Airport |", "time_published": "2020-09-16T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Houston to Newark?", "answer": "The most common aircraft on nonstop flights from Houston Hobby to Newark are the Boeing 737 MAX 8 and Boeing 737-800, flown by Southwest and United. JetBlue also operates the route using the Airbus A220-200 and A320-100, though less frequently. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, but these 737 variants dominate the schedule; Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available across these types.", "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" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Houston?", "answer": "William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) does not have traditional airline-branded lounges like a United Club or Delta Sky Club. The only lounge-like option is the XpresSpa, accessible via Priority Pass membership, which offers a 25-minute session in a massage chair or similar relaxation device rather than a full lounge experience with seating and refreshments. It is located in the Central Concourse near Gate 45 and operates daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/hou/related-content/hou-tips-for-first-time-travelers", "title": "Navigating William P. Hobby Airport (HOU): Tips for First-Time Travelers", "time_published": "2026-01-23T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/pt-PT/lounges/usa/houston-tx-william-p-hobby/hou2s-xpresspa", "title": "XWELL HOU AIRPORT Houston TX William P. Hobby | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_P._Hobby_Airport", "title": "William P. Hobby Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T09:58:05Z" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/william-p-hobby", "title": "William P. Hobby Airport HOU Lounges - HOU Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/hou", "title": "HOU Houston Airport | William P. Hobby", "time_published": "2026-06-09T05:00:00Z" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Houston to Newark?", "answer": "Baggage allowance on Houston to Newark flights depends on the airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets typically do not include a free checked bag, while standard economy fares may include one checked bag for a fee. Carry-on bags are usually included, but personal items are always free." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Houston to Newark?", "answer": "Flights from Houston to Newark typically feature Economy and standard domestic First Class; flat-bed Business is uncommon and Premium Economy is generally not offered on this route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and higher cabins typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy usually does not." } } } }