United States · 1,415 miles (2,277 km)

New York (JFK) to Houston (IAH) flights

One airline flies nonstop from New York (JFK) to Houston (IAH): JetBlue Airways. The two airports are 1,415 miles (2,277 km) apart. There are also 43 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dulles, Washington and Nashville and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from JFK to IAH

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    JetBlue AirwaysNot in an alliance · bookable with 2 programsWho books it

Book JFK to IAH with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

JFK to IAH with one stop

43 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Dulles (IAD)Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines
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  • Via Washington (DCA)American Airlines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Nashville (BNA)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more, then United Airlines
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Richmond (RIC)Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines
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    United Airlines logo
  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
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  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more, then United Airlines
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Cincinnati (CVG)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Columbus (CMH)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 1 more, then United Airlines and Frontier Airlines
    American Airlines logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via New Orleans (MSY)JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines
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    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Norfolk (ORF)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Indianapolis (IND)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Cleveland (CLE)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more, then United Airlines
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Charleston (CHS)JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines
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See all 43 in Routes

JFK to IAH: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from JFK to IAH?

JetBlue Airways flies nonstop from New York (JFK) to Houston (IAH).

How far is New York from Houston by plane?

New York (JFK) and Houston (IAH) are 1,415 miles (2,277 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book JFK to IAH award flights?

2 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: JetBlue TrueBlue and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does JFK to IAH cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for JFK to IAH with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between New York and Houston?

The most direct connections are through Dulles (IAD), Washington (DCA), Nashville (BNA), Richmond (RIC) and Atlanta (ATL). On 11 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Washington.

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.