Traveling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): what you need to know
4 hours 4 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Houston is 1 hour behind New York and operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
Each week, there are 6 flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. If you'd like to be on board as early as possible, jump on the 06:00 JetBlue Airways flight. If you're keen to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure from JFK to IAH is 18:33 with JetBlue Airways.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. Here are the most popular stopovers between JFK and IAH:
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Nashville International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is C$81. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$171. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap flight tickets from JFK to IAH, reserve your trip 9 months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The journey from central New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 48 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near JFK:
Arriving at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IAH instead:
Getting from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport to the center of Houston is around 20 minutes in a car. It's approximately 27 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 49 minutes.
When to fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
July is the busiest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Houston in February.
Lock in your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport for August if you want to explore Houston during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 40ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JFK to IAH in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC and 19ºC then.
More about Houston
Start your Houston trip right by finding a great place to stay. After booking your flight from JFK to IAH, check out our hotel options including:
The Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building are just two of the major attractions to put on your Houston must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Hermann Park.
Complete your Houston trip with hotels and a car rental
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