Houston (HOU) to New York (LGA) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Houston (HOU) to New York (LGA): Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 1,427 miles (2,296 km) apart. There are also 37 ways to fly it with one stop, through Knoxville, Washington and Nashville and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from HOU to LGA
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it

HOU to LGA with one stop
37 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Knoxville (TYS)Allegiant Air, then Delta Air Lines and American Airlines



- Via Washington (DCA)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines



- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Birmingham (BHM)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines


- Via Memphis (MEM)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines



- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way





- Via Louisville (SDF)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines


- Via Charlotte (CLT)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more




- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines



- Via Little Rock (LIT)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines



- Via Columbus (CMH)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines



- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines



- Via New Orleans (MSY)Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Pensacola (PNS)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines and American Airlines



- Via Indianapolis (IND)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines



HOU to LGA: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from HOU to LGA?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Houston (HOU) to New York (LGA).
How far is Houston from New York by plane?
Houston (HOU) and New York (LGA) are 1,427 miles (2,296 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does HOU to LGA cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for HOU to LGA with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Houston and New York?
The most direct connections are through Knoxville (TYS), Washington (DCA), Nashville (BNA), Birmingham (BHM) and Memphis (MEM). On 11 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Nashville.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.