Flying from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): what you need to know
New York is one hour ahead of Houston and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your HOU to JFK flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from William P. Hobby Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between HOU and JFK:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Nashville International Airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way William P. Hobby Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight is C$134. A return ticket is currently C$268. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from HOU to JFK, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from William P. Hobby Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from HOU to JFK by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from William P. Hobby Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Handy information about William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
81.06% of flights departing from William P. Hobby Airport reach their destination on time. With its dependable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when jetting out of HOU.
William P. Hobby Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Houston. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from William P. Hobby Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to HOU:
Arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Consider booking a hotel close to JFK if you're on a late William P. Hobby Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a John F. Kennedy International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Dollar or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of New York and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from John F. Kennedy International Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
John F. Kennedy International Airport to the centre of New York has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
July is the busiest month for flights from William P. Hobby Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to New York in May.
Lock in your flight from William P. Hobby Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport for July if you'd like to go to New York during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HOU to JFK in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
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