Houston (HOU) to New York (JFK)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,427
miles
2,296
kilometers
1,240
nautical miles

🕐 3h 13m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (52°)
Direction
🌍 +1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,427 2,283
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,427 2,283
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,427 2,141
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,427 2,141
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,427 2,854
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,427 2,141
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between Houston and New York earns you 2,854 base miles - that's 11% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The HOU to JFK route connects Houston, United States with New York, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 1,427 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a NE bearing of 52° from Houston. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About HOU

William P Hobby Airport

William P Hobby Airport (HOU) serves Houston, United States.

🛬 About JFK

John F Kennedy International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York City's main international airport and one of the busiest in the United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from William P Hobby Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport is 1,427 miles (2,296 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from HOU to JFK typically take around 3h 13m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,427 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.