Houston (HOU) to New York (LGA)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
✈️ 1,426
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 | 1,426 | 2,282 Platinum |
| 🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles | 1,426 | 2,282 Gold Medallion |
| ⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus | 1,426 | 2,139 Premier Gold |
| ❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | 1,426 | 2,139 A-List Preferred |
| 🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | 1,426 | 2,852 MVP Gold |
| 🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue | 1,426 | 2,139 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?
When you land in New York, your watch will be 1 hour ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!
✈️ Flight Details
The HOU to LGA route connects Houston, United States with New York, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 1,426 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 LGA
La Guardia Airport
La Guardia Airport (LGA) serves New York, United States.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The flight distance from William P Hobby Airport to La Guardia Airport is 1,426 miles (2,296 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from HOU to LGA typically take around 3h 13m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,426 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.